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
Nasturtium plants themselves are edible, lending spicy, peppery flavor to salads.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Getting fit usually means eating healthier — including lots of salads!
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Every part of the dandelion is edible — flowers, leaves, stems, roots and buds — and home cooks have been turning them into salads, jellies, wines and even a caffeine-free coffee substitute for centuries.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
The larger bowls are great for serving fresh salads or chips at your next dinner party.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The fresh leaves are best in salads, as a garnish before serving, or in salsa and guacamole.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
To use it raw, shred or thinly slice it and add it to coleslaws, salads, or grain bowls for a satisfying crunch.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
The Lounge and Planet Bar have their own menus for light meals, including fabulous salads, a gourmet burger and vegan dishes, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The menu continues with salads, pastas, risotto, seafood, meats, and desserts.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Getting fit usually means eating healthier — including lots of salads!
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Every part of the dandelion is edible — flowers, leaves, stems, roots and buds — and home cooks have been turning them into salads, jellies, wines and even a caffeine-free coffee substitute for centuries.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
The larger bowls are great for serving fresh salads or chips at your next dinner party.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The fresh leaves are best in salads, as a garnish before serving, or in salsa and guacamole.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
To use it raw, shred or thinly slice it and add it to coleslaws, salads, or grain bowls for a satisfying crunch.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
The Lounge and Planet Bar have their own menus for light meals, including fabulous salads, a gourmet burger and vegan dishes, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The menu continues with salads, pastas, risotto, seafood, meats, and desserts.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salads
Noun
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With over 2,000 varieties, sedge plants provide various color choices.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Napa cabbage is more tender and milder than other cabbage varieties.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Buyers are increasingly hunting for lower price points to round out their assortments.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
14 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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The most lasting albums were built on the tradition of musique concrète, leading to dense, mesmerizing collages.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sycamore examines her complicated relationship with her late grandmother Gladys, a renowned Baltimore artist, and begins by literally touching her paintings and collages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Simmer natural cheese rinds in broths, sauces, or stews to create depth and umami without overpowering dishes.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Salads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salads. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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