as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
its jambalaya of widely diverse nationalities and races gives the urban neighborhood a rich vitality
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Recent Examples of jambalaya
The jambalaya is a standout, loaded with chicken and sausage.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
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
Swap out rice for barley in recipes like jambalaya and risotto.
—Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The extensive menu is accented by all kinds of coastal favorites—from the popular she-crab soup and Charleston-style lump crab cakes to jambalaya and lobster bisque.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
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
Swap out rice for barley in recipes like jambalaya and risotto.
—Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The extensive menu is accented by all kinds of coastal favorites—from the popular she-crab soup and Charleston-style lump crab cakes to jambalaya and lobster bisque.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jambalaya
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The crowd for the closing show of the tour in Las Vegas erupted when Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland stepped out on stage alongside Beyoncé near the end of the night for a medley that included a couple of the beloved girl group’s greatest hits.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 July 2025
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However, McIntosh decided to skip the event, taking home three Olympic Gold medals in the 200 medley, 200 fly, and 400 medley.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Ford is counting on offering a variety of powertrain choices such as extended range electric vehicles, partial zero emissions vehicles and a full range of hybrids across its lineup, to win over consumers, according to Farley.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The league is as popular as it’s ever been, setting a variety of viewership and attendance records in the past year.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 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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Margin pressure, brand confusion and an inability to localize assortment finally led the American parent to divest its last 15% stake in March 2025, marking a full exit from Japan.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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One of the most beloved aspects of the festival, the annual assortment of tricks and treats is a feast for the genre-devoted and generally curious alike.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
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Photo collages in the waiting room show hundreds of patients, from infants to young adults.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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This collage shows Shi'a Muslim cleric Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi (left) and President Donald Trump.—
Brendan Cole
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Hot Tin is a buzzy rooftop bar with panoramic city views, and one of the crowd favorite dishes at Jack Rose is the duck and andouille gumbo.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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As for Earl’s Provisions, the pair plans to offer some Earl’s favorites to take home: chowder, gumbo, salads and more.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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“Jambalaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jambalaya. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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