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 Mother's Day brunch buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berry compote, crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue and black truffle, 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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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta Rhymes also took the stage for a medley of his songs before he was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 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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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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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 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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At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Celery can overwhelm a chicken salad if the pieces are too big.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The menu runs the gamut from sheet tray nachos and Carolina braised pork sandwiches to kale salads and homemade biscuits.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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These pans work well on the stovetop and in the oven, and can be used for a variety of dishes, from casseroles to soups, stews, bread baking, and more.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of my favorites has long been a seafood stew with white beans.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Ragout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragout. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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