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
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
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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
For a modern take on seafood—things like seared bluefish with corn and ham ragout—and one of the best raw bars in town, check out Row34.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2022
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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
For a modern take on seafood—things like seared bluefish with corn and ham ragout—and one of the best raw bars in town, check out Row34.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragout
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The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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So why not really close the circle with an adrenalized medley of both to accompany Colbert’s departure?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, Frye said customer expectations continue to evolve towards ease of wear and comfort — which the brand has addressed with more casual styling in the assortment, while maintaining its commitment to craftsmanship.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Sure, in the light of the showroom, the 20-horsepower T could claim a utilitarian charm, its spindly frame topped with an assortment of interchangeable bodies and seating configurations.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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On June 1, the 29-year-old Rhode founder shared a collage on Instagram of three black-and-white photos of herself in a dark cheeky thong bikini.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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To reinforce the spa’s work, the kitchen has designed a selection of nutrient-dense options, including anti-inflammatory salads and juices rich in polyphenols and amino acids.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Firm tofu is great for stir-fries, scrambles, salads, grain bowls, and stews.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
28 May 2026
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Try adding chickpeas to salads, lentils to stews, or kidney beans to meat sauce with pasta, Susie recommends.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
28 May 2026
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“Ragout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragout. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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