as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a medley of snack foods available on the buffet table
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Recent Examples of medley
Nearby, Tavi brings modern Levantine flavors to downtown, where every dish, like the fried-chicken hummus, is a medley of elements.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the nearby ranges, making its landscape a medley of mountain and desert.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Some focus on a single ingredient, while others bring together a medley of flavors and textures.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
After each screening, coordinators put together literacy kits, a medley of tools and activities for at-home practice.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the nearby ranges, making its landscape a medley of mountain and desert.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Some focus on a single ingredient, while others bring together a medley of flavors and textures.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
After each screening, coordinators put together literacy kits, a medley of tools and activities for at-home practice.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medley
Noun
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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From chocolate walnut sea salt cookies to an assortment of seasonal cheesecakes and a rainbow of French macarons, your sweet cravings are guaranteed to be satisfied.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 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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Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wife Victoria Beckham’s name features along with a collage of other words and symbols.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Medley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medley. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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