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
But none are as sought after as the legendary gumbo z’herbes at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is the undisputed birthplace of jazz, where the genre was created by the same cross-cultural collisions that brought us gumbo and Mardi Gras.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
These are deliciously manifested in treats such as gumbo, jambalaya and beignets.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is the undisputed birthplace of jazz, where the genre was created by the same cross-cultural collisions that brought us gumbo and Mardi Gras.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
These are deliciously manifested in treats such as gumbo, jambalaya and beignets.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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The crowd at CinemaCon got its first look at some of the footage from the film on Wednesday during Universal’s presentation, as well as a live performance of a medley of some of the music from the show as performed by a 43-piece orchestra conducted by Rickey Minor.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sawtelle Some best dishes off the lengthy menu include the house signature pork rice noodles, Changsha-style spicy tofu, Changsha-style spicy medley, the signature peel-and-eat spicy crawfish and spicy chili beef noodle.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 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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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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The winners are sure to represent a stunning assortment of books that have topped best-seller and year-end lists.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Trump has hosted an eclectic assortment of popular athletes, conservative celebrities and other notable figures at the White House since returning to office in January.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The commemorative collage of photos also features Luna's love for Disney princesses.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Can a film really be said to take place in 1918 if nearly half its material constitutes a nonfiction collage of twenty-first-century life?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 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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Swap out rice for barley in recipes like jambalaya and risotto.—
Kathi Valeii Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Or keep the liquid and add more ingredients for soup or stew.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Consider adding them to your yogurt parfait, salad or stew.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are 18 beers on tap, most of which are Colorado brews; pub fare like brats, burgers and fries; and salads and poke.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Here's how to incorporate whole grains into your diet: Add whole grains to fiber-rich dishes, like salads and soups.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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