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
Cajun food is fairly mainstream — and gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding can be found on restaurant menus nationwide.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
The most obvious answer is to use Creole seasoning in gumbos, jambalayas, and any other Creole or Louisiana dish that calls for the seasoning mix.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
But a few artists have heavily added to the gumbo of modern rap, and DeJ Loaf’s early output, especially on tapes like Sell Sole and All Jokes Aside, put her in that kitchen.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Li’l Dizzy’s Café in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans makes a huge pot of gumbo for lunch every day.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
The most obvious answer is to use Creole seasoning in gumbos, jambalayas, and any other Creole or Louisiana dish that calls for the seasoning mix.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
But a few artists have heavily added to the gumbo of modern rap, and DeJ Loaf’s early output, especially on tapes like Sell Sole and All Jokes Aside, put her in that kitchen.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Li’l Dizzy’s Café in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans makes a huge pot of gumbo for lunch every day.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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Their approach to that piece of music was almost like an overture medley for a classic Hollywood musical, where all the motifs and elements of the score throughout are put into a blender.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, Amazon’s transformation has redefined how people shop by offering convenience, variety, and competitive pricing.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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From morning to night, and from summer to winter, the best denim spans a variety of silhouettes and washes.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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Washington had Alex Smith at the end of his career before going through an assortment of mediocre starters in Taylor Heinicke, Carson Wentz and Sam Howell.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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In recent weeks, both CTU and the current board of six Johnson appointees have pressured Martinez to resolve the contract — a demand that’s prompted pushback among an assortment of stakeholders.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Data from 2024 shows document and collage posts outperform other LinkedIn post types in terms of engagement rate.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lawrence later added a collage of the couple's most recent three Christmas celebrations in the same location to his Instagram Stories.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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My two daughters, who are both teenagers and are becoming amazing young women. District 10: U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin Favorite Thanksgiving dish: My wife Linda’s homemade jambalaya!Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
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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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Yeah, something like that, yeah. KV: ... which is a really fun twist on a traditional beef stew flavors.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow cooker beef stew is a nutrient-rich meal made with stew meat, flour, garlic, onion, and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Pair a decorative salad plate with a simple stoneware dinner plate, or accent dinner wares with a solid charger or placemat.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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