as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the movie is an uncertain ragout of fantasy, science fiction, and old-fashioned romance
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Recent Examples of ragout
Via Vite The Easter buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berries compote, handmade crispy gnocchi, and Italian sausage and bean ragout.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
This wow dish kicks off a three-course seafood progression that continues with a luscious brown butter-roasted scallop dish with fresh green asparagus, ramp oil and a bone marrow ragout.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
During the Napoleonic wars, invading soldiers introduced French ragout to Italy.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
This wow dish kicks off a three-course seafood progression that continues with a luscious brown butter-roasted scallop dish with fresh green asparagus, ramp oil and a bone marrow ragout.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
During the Napoleonic wars, invading soldiers introduced French ragout to Italy.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragout
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The dishes are fresh and vibrant, infusing a medley of spices with quality ingredients to produce tasty creations.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 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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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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The assortment features a variety of cheeses shaped like pumpkins and ghosts, ideal for a party platter or snack tray.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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During the fall, an assortment of oranges, yellows, golds, greens, and browns set a rather striking scene for those driving the famed byway.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, there is a growing movement to curb light pollution and reduce its impacts across a variety of animal species.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The beauty is variety—but that variety depends on the region.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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The two made their relationship Instagram official in April when Williams shared a collage of photos of Tatum on her Instagram Stories for his 45th birthday.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Allen praised Keaton’s multifaceted talents beyond acting, noting her work as a writer, photographer, collage artist, home decorator, and director.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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These winter salad recipes prove a big bowl of produce can be just as cozy as any stew.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the music, there will be homemade chili (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), salad, dessert, and artisan bread.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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From hearty stews to cheesy casseroles, there are a dozen different ways to prepare ground beef for dinnertime.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Matthiessen didn’t stew over his failures.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Ragout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragout. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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