as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the exhibit was a hodgepodge of mediocre art, bad art, and really bad art
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Recent Examples of hodgepodge
All State of the Union addresses are a hodgepodge of a president’s preferred talking points, but that lack of cohesion was especially on display Tuesday evening.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Even the smallest design missteps—like rusted fixtures or a hodgepodge of mismatched towels—can not only detract from your space’s aesthetic but also hinder its functionality.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Di Gesu’s food, coupled with the restaurant's nostalgic vibe – a hodgepodge of records plus ‘70s and ‘80s photos of the city – make the pizzeria a cozy neighborhood spot.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
But typical of the Obama administration’s orientation toward public welfare, the program was a hodgepodge package that tried to sell itself to the public by partnering with big businesses, government agencies, and celebrities.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Even the smallest design missteps—like rusted fixtures or a hodgepodge of mismatched towels—can not only detract from your space’s aesthetic but also hinder its functionality.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Di Gesu’s food, coupled with the restaurant's nostalgic vibe – a hodgepodge of records plus ‘70s and ‘80s photos of the city – make the pizzeria a cozy neighborhood spot.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
But typical of the Obama administration’s orientation toward public welfare, the program was a hodgepodge package that tried to sell itself to the public by partnering with big businesses, government agencies, and celebrities.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hodgepodge
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The lights went down, and a medley of ABBA songs came streaming through the speakers.—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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North Allegheny's high school swim team set a new PIAA record Wednesday for the 200-yard relay medley at the 2026 PIAA 3A State Championships at Bucknell University.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Festival exclusive events include Night of Too Many Stars — a stand-up, variety, and music telethon to benefit NEXT for Autism — hosted by Jon Stewart, a taping of Nate Bargatze’s upcoming Netflix comedy special, and a Shane Gillis and Friends event at the Hollywood Bowl.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Devil-Dog also offers an assortment of women’s logo graphic tees for $34 each.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion is back, with up to 30 butterfly and moth species, as well as an assortment of California plants.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The sources for my collages were printed mostly between 1900 and 1955.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
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The workshop is on making collages inspired by the work of Henri Matisse and will be led by artist Robin Douglas, a recipient of the Art Medal of Distinction from the Oceanside Museum of Art.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Boxing scenes in movies, other than in a handful of classics, tend to start to look all the same, a mishmash of beads of sweat and blood and jowels distended, all fists flying and battering as two men catapult and careen across the ring.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Piccioli sent out a mishmash of styles from all over a fashion map that seems to have been drawn five or six years ago (oversize sneakers, faux couture gestures like capes and feathers and blah sportswear).—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hodgepodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hodgepodge. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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