as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the painting was just a mishmash of colors and abstract shapes as far as we could tell
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Built mostly by the aerospace firm Rocket Lab, launched by Blue Origin and led by the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, ESCAPADE is also a test to see if a mishmash of academic and commercial teams can send a twin-orbiter mission to Mars for under $100 million.
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Morgan McFall-Johnsen, Scientific American, 13 Nov. 2025
In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
The accelerated momentum was helpful in stabilizing — or perhaps acclimating viewers to — the show’s mishmash of tones, which staple together motormouthed policy wonkery and combustible romantic chemistry.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The all-star game itself was a mishmash of unguarded dunks and 3-pointers and no one remembers who won.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Morgan McFall-Johnsen, Scientific American, 13 Nov. 2025
In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
The accelerated momentum was helpful in stabilizing — or perhaps acclimating viewers to — the show’s mishmash of tones, which staple together motormouthed policy wonkery and combustible romantic chemistry.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
The all-star game itself was a mishmash of unguarded dunks and 3-pointers and no one remembers who won.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishmash
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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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North Allegheny's high school swim team set a new PIAA record Wednesday for the 200-yard relay medley at the 2026 PIAA 3A State Championships at Bucknell University.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosting the AMAs for the first time in 10 years, Lopez opened the show with a medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Festival exclusive events include Night of Too Many Stars — a stand-up, variety, and music telethon to benefit NEXT for Autism — hosted by Jon Stewart, a taping of Nate Bargatze’s upcoming Netflix comedy special, and a Shane Gillis and Friends event at the Hollywood Bowl.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 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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At the festival, junior Meka Leach won honorable mention for a mixed media piece and senior Allyson Jeziowski earned honorable mention for her piece in digital painting, drawing and collage.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kallat’s artistic practice encompasses painting, collage, photography, and installation, and explores themes of time, space, measurement, and nature, frequently juxtaposing the historic with the present, and the celestial with the mundane.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new Pac-12 will begin next season, and Oregon State and Washington State will be there, but the rest are a hodgepodge of Mountain West and WCC and other teams.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jake Allen The Indiana Senate approved a nearly 700-page bill containing a hodgepodge of language taken from other bills at risk of dying, including a controversial provision that could encourage more local communities to approve data center projects.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Mishmash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishmash. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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