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
Last week, dining out was a hodgepodge of family time, work meetings and checking out a refreshed space on Lake Minnetonka for next year’s patio guide.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
The streets are a hodgepodge of old industrial buildings, natural-wine bars, empty lots, boutique gyms, and wobbly-looking houses in the midst of being either fixed up or torn down.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 June 2025
Amid this hodgepodge of state and federal legislation, pushback against these laws are also escalating.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
While still relying on his memories and detailed sketches, Post’s 1666 painting is a hodgepodge of different scenes arranged together on one canvas.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
The streets are a hodgepodge of old industrial buildings, natural-wine bars, empty lots, boutique gyms, and wobbly-looking houses in the midst of being either fixed up or torn down.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 June 2025
Amid this hodgepodge of state and federal legislation, pushback against these laws are also escalating.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
While still relying on his memories and detailed sketches, Post’s 1666 painting is a hodgepodge of different scenes arranged together on one canvas.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hodgepodge
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Dahlias are one of the most popular flowers in the garden because of their many varieties and colors, their long blooming period, and their beauty in floral arrangements.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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The assortment was developed in tandem with the Nordstrom team with Shanker carefully considering which of her brands made sense to showcase in a new larger setting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The challenge right now is to synchronize and systematize data collection and reporting such that meeting the current assortment of local, national and international requirements does not create an undue strain on the core business or leave that business open to risk of non-compliance.—
Mary Foley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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On a wall near the restaurant's kitchen, Grise also hung a collage of black-and-white photos of Carmelo, his restaurant and his immigration papers from Ellis Island.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Representation and the Black Female Body Mutu’s broader practice spans sculpture, painting, film, collage, and installation, consistently returning to the politics of representation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Filling the gaps is a mishmash of biographies, fiction of all sorts, and tomes on music, sports, and politics.—
Jack Barlow,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
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But the humor is forced to compete with seriously overcomplicated plotting in a sequel that entangles its horror comedy roots with uninspired espionage elements, becoming a convoluted mishmash with shades of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible and the Austin Powers franchise.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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“Hodgepodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hodgepodge. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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