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
  • Some varieties mature 72 days after planting the seeds, and others take 110 days.
    — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But far more treasure—of the natural and manmade varieties—is in the area as well.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Instead of standardized catalogs and static strategies, companies can optimize assortments locally, adjust pricing dynamically and align offerings with real-time demand.
    — Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 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
  • The restaurant offers Mediterranean specialties like samosas, chicken kebab, hummus, and Persian stews.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of stews
Noun
  • But what sparked his idea for the cheesy potato shell was inspiration from his wife’s salads with cheddar cheese crisps as croutons.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There are always 12 brews on tap and a menu with classic pub fare, from chicken wings and nachos to wedge salads and reubens.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of salads
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