ragouts

noun

plural of ragout
as in varieties
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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  1. varieties
  2. assortments
  3. medleys
  4. jumbles
  5. collages
  6. stews
  7. salads
Noun
  • If using other varieties of cucumbers, remove seeds by cutting in half lengthwise; run bowl of spoon down center of cut edge to scoop out seeds.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • The varieties include Blended Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade, Blended Mango Strawberry Lemonade and a limited-time Blended Passionfruit Guava Lemonade.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • Its deep-discount model is built for speed and simplicity around compact stores, limited assortments, a heavy reliance on private label and customer self-service—like bagging and shopping-cart retrieval— that keeps prices low and operations tight.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • McGinty said many of the styles now gaining broader visibility — salt-and-pepper diamonds, hexagon and kite-cut stones, Montana sapphires and heavier gold settings — were already in demand with her clients years before appearing in larger retail assortments.
    — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
Definition of assortments
Noun
  • Lowlights included uninspiring medleys.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
  • For the elder millennials, the bittersweet spot was the medleys of older Kanye cuts released from 2004 to 2016 (think The College Dropout to The Life of Pablo).
    — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of medleys
Noun
  • 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
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumbles
Noun
  • Frequently incorporating African American women as her subjects, her paintings and collages center around race, femininity, and memory.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
  • Atkinson similarly makes collages, carefully weaving each phrase into the next to create unsettled atmospheres.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of collages
Noun
  • Our recipes include hearty casseroles, warm soups and stews, and freeze-ahead family meals.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • The main event here is the Butcher’s Feast, a spread of USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef, plus toro, cozy stews, and more that fill the table.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of stews
Noun
  • There are a smattering of salads and main dishes like roasted half chicken, branzino, filet mignon and steak tartare.
    — Connie Ogle July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The menu will also include wings, salads, and options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diners.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Definition of salads
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