as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
drew his artistic inspiration from the city's rich gumbo of musical styles
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Recent Examples of gumbo
The bottom line: Stay warm and try our recs for gumbo and soup.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Krewe members walk and ride horses past houses, begging for ingredients for a gumbo.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
Get The Recipe 15 of 20 Cook-The-Enemy Gumbo A pot of gumbo is made perfect for game day by matching the meat to your team's opponent.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
The casual Lower Garden District spot became popular for its south Louisiana staples, especially the gumbo.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gumbo 
Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Krewe members walk and ride horses past houses, begging for ingredients for a gumbo.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
Get The Recipe 15 of 20 Cook-The-Enemy Gumbo A pot of gumbo is made perfect for game day by matching the meat to your team's opponent.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
The casual Lower Garden District spot became popular for its south Louisiana staples, especially the gumbo.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gumbo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Generals, like the Globetrotters, practice and work on a variety of areas on the court.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 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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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
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Other finds include a purse full of silver coins, an assortment of the king's exotic spices—including cloves, pieces of ginger, peppercorns and fist-sized lumps of saffron—sourced from locations as far away as modern-day Indonesia.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The limited releases will also feature an assortment of products, including activity kits and themed coloring books.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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One wall of Shockley’s bedroom was plastered with a collage of mass shooters, the affidavit said.—
Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition to several collages and drawings, the show features eight paintings—many of them doused in shades of red, all of them psychologically intense.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Visitors had a taste of the famous New Orleans cuisine with staples like red beans and rice, barbecue shrimp and grits, and jambalaya with specialty drinks, including Glenmorangie scotch.—
Michaela Bechler,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Settle in at the 200-seat patio for orders of shrimp and grits and jambalaya, and save room for dessert—on Wednesdays, their Sip and Slice promo ($17) features a glass of Champagne or Aperol Spritz with a slice of Smith’s famous Hummingbird Cake.—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 July 2024
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These make great bases for sauces, soups, and stews.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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With its bold flavors and Mediterranean influences, dishes like brik (a savory pastry), couscous and harissa-infused stews offer an authentic taste of the region.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Guests can continue this ritual with a private afternoon tea for two served by the hotel’s butler service, including bites like lobster salad sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and sweets such as lemon tartelettes and assorted French macarons.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Once harvested, add your leaves to a light pasta salad with a savory red wine vinaigrette.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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