Thesaurus results for MISHMASH

mishmash

noun

ˈmish-ˌmash

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 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 This dish is a heavenly mishmash between creamy, decadent risotto and jambalaya. —

Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mishmash

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Noun

Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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