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
One of many neo-noir gems from the late 1990s, Get Shorty revels in a post-Tarantino, pre-millennial hodgepodge of genres and visual styles with a retro midcentury nostalgia that was particular to the decade’s independent films.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Beyond his podcast and specials, McCusker has been busy of late rounding out a hodgepodge, direct-to-consumer career as a novelist and animator.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Oftentimes, their views are a hodgepodge from both the left and right, said Rachel Kleinfeld, a political violence expert and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program.
—Caroline Love, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The result is a complex hodgepodge of Covid vaccine policies nationwide.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Beyond his podcast and specials, McCusker has been busy of late rounding out a hodgepodge, direct-to-consumer career as a novelist and animator.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Oftentimes, their views are a hodgepodge from both the left and right, said Rachel Kleinfeld, a political violence expert and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program.
—Caroline Love, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The result is a complex hodgepodge of Covid vaccine policies nationwide.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hodgepodge
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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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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With the final Pussycat Dolls medley, Scherzinger — hoofing it up in black lace and heels, somehow looking about a foot taller than her 5’5″ frame — was all about the life of a showgirl.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Familial pairs choose the experimental merge for a variety of reasons, including a mother with Alzheimer’s linking her mind with her daughter; teenage brothers, one terminally ill; a man and his pregnant fiancée; a father and his addict daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite these drawbacks, dryland cotton offers notable sustainability advantages, including a smaller carbon footprint compared to other cotton varieties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trey Smith is expected back in the lineup, and Mahomes has had a full assortment of weapons in the passing game since the returns of Xavier Worthy (injury) and Rashee Rice (suspension).—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s advent calendar is a cookie lover’s dream, full of six varieties in an assortment of festive shapes that’ll go great with your morning cup of coffee or a mug of hot cocoa.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the comments of Kelly’s TikTok, fans made side-by-side collages of baby Sidney and Ozzy, calling them twins.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The accelerated momentum was helpful in stabilizing — or perhaps acclimating viewers to — the show’s mishmash of tones, which staple together motormouthed policy wonkery and combustible romantic chemistry.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Hodgepodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hodgepodge. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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