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
Standouts include lamb ragout, beef bourguignon, pork fricassee with lyonnaise potatoes, and Southeast Asian favorites like nasi lemak with rendang chicken or char siew wonton mee.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
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Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
During the Napoleonic wars, invading soldiers introduced French ragout to Italy.
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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.
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Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Sep. 2022
See All Example Sentences for ragout
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
7 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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D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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Outside of starring in the indie film Bailiwick and landing a small role on the popular TV show Empire, Jade returned to the Drag Race stage on the season 10 finale to perform a medley of RuPaul's signature hits alongside All Stars 4 contestant Mo Heart.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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The compact assortment amps up the contemporary style that Wong specializes in.
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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New designs are layered on top of old, creating accidental collages between eras.
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The momager, 70, marked the holiday on Sunday, June 21, by sharing a sweet photo collage featuring all the father figures in her life.
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This tiny French bistro has great tomato soup, salads, and simple yet amazing French sandwiches.
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Our investigation found that the only people using the kitchen now work for a meal prep company that makes salads and wraps for Dallas coffee shops.
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In the eeriness of quietude and gossamer sound, Atkinson invites us to stew, and then break free.
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Freezing is best when using your onions for cooked dishes like soups, stews, sautés, or stir-fries, as the texture will soften after thawing.
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“Ragout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragout. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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