as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a mélange of outfits for her workouts at the gym
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Common toad lily bears orchid-like blooms that are white with dark purple spots, but other varieties are lavender or white without spots.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026 -
But the key to achieving this kind of paradise is choosing the right tree for your landscape, as some varieties are known for being invasive or weak-limbed.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Long used by graphic designers and ad execs, mood boards are collages of images and words—magazine clippings, movie stills, headlines—that guide how a project is supposed to feel.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 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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“Mélanges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9langes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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