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hodgepodge

noun

ˈhäj-ˌpäj How to pronounce hodgepodge (audio)
Definition of hodgepodgenext
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 The result was a hodgepodge of warnings and alerts from city officials and landlords that many residents found confusing. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2026 Whether a home is carefully curated or a hodgepodge of beloved hand-me-downs, plants add instant energy and natural beauty to any room. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Millions of Americans are already injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by a hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The results tend toward the vaguely experimental hodgepodge united by a certain slick, spectacular cool. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hodgepodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hodgepodge
  1. jumble
  2. medley
  3. variety
  4. assortment
  5. collage
  6. mishmash
Noun
  • 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
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Musgraves also performed the same song alongside Parton at the 2019 Grammys during a special segment featuring a medley of Parton’s hits.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Cool Pacific breezes and a variety of soils make this stretch of Northern California a perfect place to grow grapes.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Tony's Pizza Napoletana delivers a heady variety of regional styles in addition to its namesake Neapolitan (chef-owner Tony Gemignani's Neapolitan Margherita helped jump-start his career).
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Senior quarterback Wyatt Tewell has completed 74 of 105 pass attempts for 1,049 yards and 13 TDs with just one interception, connecting with an assortment of receivers.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And because this marks the brand’s 25th anniversary, Peter Millar also created a sophisticated, luxury assortment to celebrate, which will also make its appearance in the marketing materials.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Though his practice additionally encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and collage, Shearer acknowledged the primacy of painting in his oeuvre.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Large projects consist of a spider’s web of deadlines, a mishmash of budgets, a cavalcade of different teams to organize and a litany of regulatory hurdles to clear.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The upcoming edition of the adults-only event at Orlando Science Center will feature a mishmash of M words, from microgravity to mythbusting to music from the ’90s.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of mishmash

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“Hodgepodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hodgepodge. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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