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
Suffice to say, this mishmash was pretty much the antithesis of what the West Coast transplants were looking for.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
What could have resulted in a mishmash of kooky concepts instead comes together as a strangely cohesive testament to Glander’s writing and imaginative world-building.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Unless there are specific regulations or other potential penalties associated with this mishmash, there is pretty much no incentive not to allow it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The post-Shah state was a mishmash of neckties and turbans, with Bazargan as Prime Minister and Khomeini hovering somewhere above.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
What could have resulted in a mishmash of kooky concepts instead comes together as a strangely cohesive testament to Glander’s writing and imaginative world-building.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Unless there are specific regulations or other potential penalties associated with this mishmash, there is pretty much no incentive not to allow it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The post-Shah state was a mishmash of neckties and turbans, with Bazargan as Prime Minister and Khomeini hovering somewhere above.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishmash
Noun
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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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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Italian seasoning is a floral medley of a variety of herbs and adds fantastic flavor in one fell swoop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Prior to McEntire taking the stage, as a massive red countdown clock ticked back toward showtime, a DJ played a medley of country and pop hits, turning the volume down during key phrases to let the crowd take over singing duties.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An assortment of beautiful jars and candies and macaroons and other sweets with cute baskets and take-away gifts was the way to go.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alessandro Michele debuted Valentino’s resort 2026 collection as an assortment of dreamscape portraits featuring models playing guitar, applying makeup or asleep in bed.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Before the festival, students at Escuela Verde in Silver City will create the photo collage that will be added to the giant letters, Bautch said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Others went for humor, featuring Dunkin’ Donuts collages, velociraptors clutching coffees and lobsters taking the spotlight.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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His staff, culled from a hodgepodge of local law-enforcement groups, is green.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Those vehicles are built by cobbling together a hodgepodge of individual components that evolved independently of one another over time, like a house that’s been slowly renovated several times across decades.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Mishmash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishmash. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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