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
During the Napoleonic wars, invading soldiers introduced French ragout to Italy.
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024
This might go down alongside the rustic pappardelle with wild boar ragout at Forno as one of my favorite pasta dishes in town.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2024
Escargots arrive in a ragout of eggplant puree, crisp julienne trumpet mushrooms, and a suggestion of bacon and cumin.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024
This might go down alongside the rustic pappardelle with wild boar ragout at Forno as one of my favorite pasta dishes in town.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2024
Escargots arrive in a ragout of eggplant puree, crisp julienne trumpet mushrooms, and a suggestion of bacon and cumin.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragout
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 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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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Time is running out, so here’s a fresh assortment of markdowns to choose from.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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On a wall near the restaurant's kitchen, Grise also hung a collage of black-and-white photos of Carmelo, his restaurant and his immigration papers from Ellis Island.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Representation and the Black Female Body Mutu’s broader practice spans sculpture, painting, film, collage, and installation, consistently returning to the politics of representation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Dishes like the black-eyed pea fritter salad and North African shakshuka are inspired by students’ cultural identities.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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From a classic tomato sandwich to chicken salad and more, these are the best no-cook dishes to make during the summer, according to our readers.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Each entry also comes with a complimentary buffet dinner of spiced meatballs and chicken, vegetarian bean stew and white rice, seasoned with West African spices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Other good options are the okra stew, moussaka and a shepherd casserole of lamb sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and tomatoes.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Ragout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragout. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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