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
The dishes are fresh and vibrant, infusing a medley of spices with quality ingredients to produce tasty creations.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
My first dish, the Peruvian Ceviche, as suggested by my chef, was a stunning medley.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
My first dish, the Peruvian Ceviche, as suggested by my chef, was a stunning medley.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medley
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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For lunch and dinner, Coconut Creek offers a variety of cuisines to choose from, including Papamigos' Asian-Mexican tacos and sushi, fresh seafood at The Fish Joint, and the Italian flavors of Sette Mezzo.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 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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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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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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“Medley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medley. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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