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
Byron Buxton Buxton has played only 736 of a possible 1,356 games since 2017 because of a smorgasbord of injuries.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The smorgasbord of prop bet offerings, player props and additional betting opportunities on Super Bowl LIX will be more popular driving fan engagement and entertainment while offering more ways to win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The outcome is a smorgasbord of flows and deliveries, as each emcee brings their A-Game on this epic gathering of rhymes.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump’s Inauguration Day was a true smorgasbord of misogynistic actions.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The smorgasbord of prop bet offerings, player props and additional betting opportunities on Super Bowl LIX will be more popular driving fan engagement and entertainment while offering more ways to win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The outcome is a smorgasbord of flows and deliveries, as each emcee brings their A-Game on this epic gathering of rhymes.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump’s Inauguration Day was a true smorgasbord of misogynistic actions.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smorgasbord
Noun
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There is a wide variety of spring dresses to explore in Abercrombie's sale section, many of which are sporting big discounts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is also true for graphite, used in battery electrodes and a variety of industrial applications.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Erivo did the same on Oscars night, wearing an assortment of diamond rings and hoops with a custom Louis Vuitton forest green velvet gown.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ouai’s peony-pink perfume puts a splash of champagne and a medley of flowers into a scent that adds a celebratory spin to winding down for bed.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The strand, linking Dickies Arena to Interstate 30, is a medley of vacant lots and unrelated businesses, including boot stores and the Vending Nut Co., a local dry fruit distributor.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lorna had been doing drawings and collages for the last few years.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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There is a collage aesthetic to the film, because that’s just inherent to my experience growing up, getting so much information in so many different forms of media shot into my eyes.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Smorgasbord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smorgasbord. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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