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
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.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Be prepared for a meal of epic proportions, as the set menu is obligatory; the starter, a défilé des saladiers (salads course), arrives at your table with dishes like green lentils, herrings and new potatoes, a crispy green salad, and pumpkin soup.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Pulp also offers several bowls including The Dragonfruit Bowl (dragonfruit, raspberries, mangos, almond milk, strawberry juice), wraps like the Asian Chicken Wrap (tender chicken breast, cucumber, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and sesame ginger dressing) and salads.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans are softer with a rich, buttery sweetness that works well in desserts and salads, while walnuts have a firmer crunch and an earthy flavor that pairs well with savory dishes and baked goods.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Keep pumpkin seeds on hand to sprinkle over salads.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Maggiano's Marco’s Meal for Two (starting at $59), which comes with an appetizer or two salads, two pasta entrées and dessert.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Be prepared for a meal of epic proportions, as the set menu is obligatory; the starter, a défilé des saladiers (salads course), arrives at your table with dishes like green lentils, herrings and new potatoes, a crispy green salad, and pumpkin soup.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Pulp also offers several bowls including The Dragonfruit Bowl (dragonfruit, raspberries, mangos, almond milk, strawberry juice), wraps like the Asian Chicken Wrap (tender chicken breast, cucumber, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, and sesame ginger dressing) and salads.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans are softer with a rich, buttery sweetness that works well in desserts and salads, while walnuts have a firmer crunch and an earthy flavor that pairs well with savory dishes and baked goods.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Keep pumpkin seeds on hand to sprinkle over salads.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Maggiano's Marco’s Meal for Two (starting at $59), which comes with an appetizer or two salads, two pasta entrées and dessert.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salads
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According to the team, the discovery will help develop banana varieties that are more resistant to Fusarium wilt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sedum, aloe vera, cactus varieties, echeveria, and hens and chicks are popular types of succulents with a range of different shapes, textures, colors, and sizes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Following the ceremony, invited guests and media will tour the store, explore exclusive product assortments, and capture visuals throughout the flagship space, including dedicated brand and athlete areas.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its proprietary planner, then, aims to replace the traditionally tedious, labor-intensive methods for aggregating seasonal assortments across brands.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 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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Portraits, politically charged tabletop collages and quiet photographs that capture the simple vibrance of daily life are strewn across Regen’s 20,000 square feet of gallery space.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Across the room, the cutting humor and satirical whimsy of Crystal Denise Gillion’s collages cannot be ignored.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 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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How To Eat Add blackberries to salads, stews, desserts, and confections, suggests Luhan.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Added to Soups Flaxseeds make great additions to soups, stews, even chilis.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Salads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salads. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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