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 gumbo, with crab, shrimp, hot and smoked sausage is my favorite.
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Mitti Hicks, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
In the video, Williams, who welcomed her daughter with husband Alexis Ohanian, 41, in September 2017, was showing her daughter how to cook gumbo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The agency said those who want to eat nutria can try gumbo recipes.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity. February 27, 2025
Who serves the most delicious gumbo in New Orleans?
—Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mitti Hicks, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
In the video, Williams, who welcomed her daughter with husband Alexis Ohanian, 41, in September 2017, was showing her daughter how to cook gumbo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The agency said those who want to eat nutria can try gumbo recipes.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity. February 27, 2025
Who serves the most delicious gumbo in New Orleans?
—Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gumbo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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With strong performances in breaststroke and a solid foundation in freestyle and butterfly, the medley seemed like a better fit at the time, and the change worked.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Available in a variety of colors, this snack cup combines functionality with fun, making snack time more appealing than ever.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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And yet, even with all of the traditional evening wear in the mix, this year’s assortment of fashions still felt entirely modern—and at times, quite unexpected too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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This process involves selecting a base hat and embellishing it with various elements like faux flowers, crinoline, and an assortment of feathers, resulting in an elaborate and unique creation perfect for prestigious occasions.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Other approaches include showing a collage of identities or reflecting diversity across the persona set.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Its concerns, ironically, feel far too logistical for a figure whose cold calculations disguised a more vivid and monstrously human collage.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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The jambalaya is a standout, loaded with chicken and sausage.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
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Alongside his mother and brother, Lee has created a delicious menu anchored by fan favorites: fried salmon, fried teriyaki brussels sprouts, crawfish mac and cheese, jambalaya, and red beans and rice.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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The dense, hot ball instead contains a stew of precious metals including platinum, ruthenium, and pretty much all of the planet’s gold.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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The menu features dishes like chicken tikka masala, corned beef and vegetables, shepherd’s pie and beef stew.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Be the first to rate & review! Tangy, bright pickled nectarines are brilliant atop a fresh salad.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Flavor-wise, the ancient cereal with an earthy flavor had myriad possibilities like other grains: it could be eaten as a salad, formed into noodles, incorporated into baking, and more.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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