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
Juiceland Superfood smoothies, raw juice, matcha lattes, salads and wraps.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
That water is also the key ingredient for salads and steak dinners around the country.
—Pete McBride, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
About two dozen show up carrying salads, cheese and fruit platters.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
As with the original East Sacramento location, the El Dorado Hills location will feature pizzas, salads, hot and cold sandwiches and a full bar.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The menu includes classics like salads, pizzas, fish tacos, sandwiches, and orders arrive promptly without long waits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Inspired by both old-school church cookbook carrot salads and Chick-fil-A's beloved (and retired) classic menu item, this salad brings together carrots, raisins, pineapple, and mayonnaise into a surprisingly tasty result.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Steamed green beans make a great addition to bright green salads or pasta salads when cut into smaller pieces.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Divide Grana Padano between salads and serve immediately.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
That water is also the key ingredient for salads and steak dinners around the country.
—Pete McBride, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
About two dozen show up carrying salads, cheese and fruit platters.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
As with the original East Sacramento location, the El Dorado Hills location will feature pizzas, salads, hot and cold sandwiches and a full bar.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The menu includes classics like salads, pizzas, fish tacos, sandwiches, and orders arrive promptly without long waits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Inspired by both old-school church cookbook carrot salads and Chick-fil-A's beloved (and retired) classic menu item, this salad brings together carrots, raisins, pineapple, and mayonnaise into a surprisingly tasty result.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Steamed green beans make a great addition to bright green salads or pasta salads when cut into smaller pieces.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Divide Grana Padano between salads and serve immediately.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salads
Noun
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Glossy nails of all varieties are a speciality of Bachik, who gave Gomez the viral lip gloss manicure in 2023 (Jennifer Lopez was a fan of the look, too).—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Retrogradation works better with some grain varieties than others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 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
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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
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Long used by graphic designers and ad execs, mood boards are collages of images and words—magazine clippings, movie stills, headlines—that guide how a project is supposed to feel.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 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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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Its mild garlic flavor is used the same way as onion chives, sprinkled over salads, potatoes, soups, and stews.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cooking with a tagine unlocks rich, layered flavors and tender textures that elevate meals beyond traditional stews.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Salads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salads. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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