as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
its jambalaya of widely diverse nationalities and races gives the urban neighborhood a rich vitality
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Recent Examples of jambalaya
The eatery features flavorful Cajun, Creole, and Southern dishes like catfish bites and jambalaya.
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Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Her students gather around stainless steel counters, learning to build layers of flavor in jambalaya while Lavigne weaves together technique and history, personal narrative and cultural preservation.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The jambalaya is soulful, and the shrimp po'boy is massive.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Known for its jambalaya, po'boys, gumbo, and daily changing specials, the restaurant has quickly become an Austin favorite.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Her students gather around stainless steel counters, learning to build layers of flavor in jambalaya while Lavigne weaves together technique and history, personal narrative and cultural preservation.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The jambalaya is soulful, and the shrimp po'boy is massive.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Known for its jambalaya, po'boys, gumbo, and daily changing specials, the restaurant has quickly become an Austin favorite.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jambalaya
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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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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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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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Save them to make a rich and flavorful stock for soup or gumbo.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Ideas include pot roast, gumbo, and dump cake.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Jambalaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jambalaya. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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