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
Then there are all the usual deli charms, a mishmash of framed photos, posters, and illustrations; squeeze ketchup bottles on every table, and a long sit-in bar perfect for those looking to nurse a cup of coffee.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
That’s a wild mishmash of layers.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 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
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
That’s a wild mishmash of layers.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 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
See All Example Sentences for mishmash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mishmash
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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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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
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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
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Mafbeanl Rocket Launcher for Kids Future NASA engineers and rocket scientists can explore a variety of STEM concepts in this engaging activity kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Once connected, Spotify can be used in a variety of contexts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The storage fee is based on the size of the product, the number of cubic feet the seller’s assortment requires and the time those products spend in an Amazon warehouse.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Broadview, Illinois — About a dozen protesters remain after clashes with an assortment of law enforcement agencies came to a head outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Chicago.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a collage, Beyoncé gave fans a closer look inside the birthday bash, showcasing the decor as well as snapshots of attendees and performers like Stevie Wonder.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Aquitaine countryside unfolds in a collage of khaki, tan, and green, dotted with little ponds and copses of trees.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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The most popular recipes of the month reflected this hodgepodge.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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The bar is set high at this white-tablecloth restaurant, decorated with a hodgepodge of Louisville memorabilia.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Mishmash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishmash. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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