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Recent Examples of jambalaya 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 The jambalaya is a standout, loaded with chicken and sausage. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025 Alongside his mother and brother, Lee has created a delicious menu anchored by fan favorites: fried salmon, fried teriyaki brussels sprouts, crawfish mac and cheese, jambalaya, and red beans and rice. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 Swap out rice for barley in recipes like jambalaya and risotto. Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jambalaya
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Noun
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    Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Busta Rhymes also took the stage for a medley of his songs before he was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • An assortment of beautiful jars and candies and macaroons and other sweets with cute baskets and take-away gifts was the way to go.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Alessandro Michele debuted Valentino’s resort 2026 collection as an assortment of dreamscape portraits featuring models playing guitar, applying makeup or asleep in bed.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.
    Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The menu for weekend brunch features French toast, chicken and waffles and bottomless mimosas, plus southern favorites such as jambalaya, gumbo and po’boys, along with drinks like Tito’s cherry limeade, beers on tap and cocktails.
    David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • In the kitchen, okra with its viscous texture has been helpful thickening soups like gumbo.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Jambalaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jambalaya. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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