as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
every day the director has to first deal with a smorgasbord of problems before he can begin filming
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Recent Examples of smorgasbord
Babyfxce’s previous album was more like a smorgasbord, doling out dirty talk over thumping twerk-drill and groovy funk beats.
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Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl is the unrivaled king of wagering events; a smorgasbord of available bets that range from the complex to a coin toss, and cater to every level of appetite.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Modern progressives are even more aggressive in their desire to expand the tax/benefit/regulation smorgasbord.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The space hosted a smorgasbord of companies Vince started, which were separate in name only—and often not what their names implied.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl is the unrivaled king of wagering events; a smorgasbord of available bets that range from the complex to a coin toss, and cater to every level of appetite.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Modern progressives are even more aggressive in their desire to expand the tax/benefit/regulation smorgasbord.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The space hosted a smorgasbord of companies Vince started, which were separate in name only—and often not what their names implied.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smorgasbord
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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From chocolate walnut sea salt cookies to an assortment of seasonal cheesecakes and a rainbow of French macarons, your sweet cravings are guaranteed to be satisfied.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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North Allegheny's high school swim team set a new PIAA record Wednesday for the 200-yard relay medley at the 2026 PIAA 3A State Championships at Bucknell University.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosting the AMAs for the first time in 10 years, Lopez opened the show with a medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 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
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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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Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wife Victoria Beckham’s name features along with a collage of other words and symbols.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Smorgasbord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smorgasbord. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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