as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the state senate must contend with a veritable salad of legislative measures before it can adjourn for the session
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Recent Examples of salads
For lunch, enjoy a choice of housemade hummus and pita, salads, paninis on homemade breads, and/or fresh pastas (the more the merrier).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The flowers — used as a garnish or tossed into soups or salads — nod with indisputable charm.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunch fare includes sandwiches, paninis, rolls and salads.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The restaurants serve seasonal organic soups, salads and sandwiches, and have a low-waste ethos.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
They are often served steamed or microwaved, and can be eaten on their own (perhaps with a pinch of salt) or added to salads.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Greek-style salads are also on the menu alongside hummus and pita sandwiches.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host an Easter brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving and seafood stations, breakfast entrees, an assortment of desserts and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Another technological area of focus for the industry has been robotics, autonomous systems that can whip up fries or salads, serve as a waiter, or more commonly, be used for food delivery.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The flowers — used as a garnish or tossed into soups or salads — nod with indisputable charm.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunch fare includes sandwiches, paninis, rolls and salads.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The restaurants serve seasonal organic soups, salads and sandwiches, and have a low-waste ethos.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
They are often served steamed or microwaved, and can be eaten on their own (perhaps with a pinch of salt) or added to salads.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Greek-style salads are also on the menu alongside hummus and pita sandwiches.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host an Easter brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving and seafood stations, breakfast entrees, an assortment of desserts and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Another technological area of focus for the industry has been robotics, autonomous systems that can whip up fries or salads, serve as a waiter, or more commonly, be used for food delivery.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salads
Noun
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Speedwell is tolerant of different growing conditions and comes in groundcover varieties as well as taller, upright varieties.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lean tuna varieties offer an advantage in terms of protein content.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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A lot of great artists not known for their collages made collages.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 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
Noun
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Leaves are used to flavor meat, soups, and stews and may also be added to salsas or steeped in hot water for tea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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That is it for Elena, who marches out of the galley and up the Katina’s many levels, storming past wide-eyed stews and unsuspecting guests, ignoring the fact that service has basically already started, in order to reach Jason on the sundeck.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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