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
This jambalaya needs just four hours on low before the quintessential flavors of New Orleans will be yours to devour.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Cocdrie’s offers three gumbos — seafood, chicken-sausage or shrimp-okra, along with jambalaya and crawfish étouffée.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
While thumbing through early 20th century author Harriet Ross Cloquitt’s 1933 edition of The Savannah Cookbook, King stumbles upon a recipe for jambalaya.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
The eatery features flavorful Cajun, Creole, and Southern dishes like catfish bites and jambalaya.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Cocdrie’s offers three gumbos — seafood, chicken-sausage or shrimp-okra, along with jambalaya and crawfish étouffée.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
While thumbing through early 20th century author Harriet Ross Cloquitt’s 1933 edition of The Savannah Cookbook, King stumbles upon a recipe for jambalaya.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
The eatery features flavorful Cajun, Creole, and Southern dishes like catfish bites and jambalaya.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jambalaya
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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2026
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 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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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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To attract fashion users, Pinterest launched its collage functionality in late 2023, allowing users to pull together outfits from different pins and mood boards, which was a game-changer in both grabbing Gen Z’s attention and training Pinterest’s AI using human taste and curation.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The city’s dishes are deeply tied to its historic roots, blending Cajun, Creole and Southern influences to create savory cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice and po’ boy sandwiches.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 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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“Jambalaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jambalaya. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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