as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a medley of snack foods available on the buffet table
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Recent Examples of medley
Carrots Organic carrots, as well as organic and conventional vegetable medleys containing carrots, by the brand 4Earth Farms sold from September to November in seven states were recalled due to the risk of E. coli contamination, the FDA said on Dec. 2.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Wickline went on to remind everyone that Carpenter also locked lips with a female alien during the MTV Video Music Awards stage in September, while performing a medley of her hits.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
The Puerto Rican musician, who appeared alongside his band and backup dancers, created a soulful medley of the tracks with a vibe-y red backdrop.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Wickline went on to remind everyone that Carpenter also locked lips with a female alien during the MTV Video Music Awards stage in September, while performing a medley of her hits.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
The Puerto Rican musician, who appeared alongside his band and backup dancers, created a soulful medley of the tracks with a vibe-y red backdrop.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medley
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Cumulus clouds appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, often recognized as the classic fluffy, white clouds that dot the sky.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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O’Grady gained notice in the arts world after working in a variety of other roles, including as a research economist and a rock critic.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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This 18-piece set has more than 30,000 five-star ratings and comes with an assortment of containers including spray bottles, cream jars, and squeezable silicone bottles.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 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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But here’s where Disney fans start pulling out the red thread and collage boards: Orlando International Airport (MCO) doesn't sell gum either thereby thwarting any would-be gum tossers from loading up on provisions before entering the parks.Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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The holiday card includes a collage of images featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as a rare, candid photo with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Medley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medley. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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