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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Recent Examples of mishmash
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.
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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
This dish is a heavenly mishmash between creamy, decadent risotto and jambalaya.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The rest of the event unfolded under a shifting mishmash of restrictions, always in danger of suddenly being called off in the event of a rapid outbreak of the virus.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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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
This dish is a heavenly mishmash between creamy, decadent risotto and jambalaya.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The rest of the event unfolded under a shifting mishmash of restrictions, always in danger of suddenly being called off in the event of a rapid outbreak of the virus.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishmash
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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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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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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2026
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
Deanna Romano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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To attract fashion users, Pinterest launched its collage functionality in late 2023, allowing users to pull together outfits from different pins and mood boards, which was a game-changer in both grabbing Gen Z’s attention and training Pinterest’s AI using human taste and curation.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The push and pull of the front also means a hodgepodge of temperatures, with most places from Pittsburgh to the north seeing highs in the upper 40s and places south of Pittsburgh seeing highs in the low 50s.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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Steinway Street is the home of New York’s Little Egypt and also hosts a hodgepodge of cultures.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Mishmash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishmash. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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