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 eatery quickly became renowned for its take on Cajun and Creole cuisine with dishes like boudin, frog legs, jambalaya, gumbo and all manner of fried fish.
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Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Nov. 2024
Add on quarts or gallons of chicken and sausage or seafood gumbo or red beans and rice for an extra charge.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2024
Breakfast cereal, plus gumbo Harris, for her part, appears to enjoy cereal for breakfast.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 8 Aug. 2024
Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time:
30 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
8
Louisiana may be known for culinary exports like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, but Cajun custard pie deserves space on that list.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Nov. 2024
Add on quarts or gallons of chicken and sausage or seafood gumbo or red beans and rice for an extra charge.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2024
Breakfast cereal, plus gumbo Harris, for her part, appears to enjoy cereal for breakfast.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 8 Aug. 2024
Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time:
30 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
8
Louisiana may be known for culinary exports like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, but Cajun custard pie deserves space on that list.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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For more than 20 years scientists at California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have occasionally encountered this five-inch translucent creature with a bizarre medley of traits.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The 50-year-old was in New York on January 16 to sing a medley of songs at the Club World Cup’s launch event for its trophy tour.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Only about 3 percent of FRBs are of the repeating variety.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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Owner Letty Ketner sealed the moment by bringing over a tableside pot of hot water with an assortment of teas to choose from.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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The brands dropped a second assortment with fresh washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both of her great-grandmothers were painters; her father, Brian Simpson, is a smooth jazz pianist; and her mother, Beverley Simpson, is a collage artist.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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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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The seasonal, seven-course menu often features a Louisiana rice offering that emphasizes the similarities between New Orleans jambalaya and the Senegalese version of jollof rice.—
Rosalind Cummings-Yeates,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2024
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Their Irving restaurant specializes in Dominican food, including empanadas and stews.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ladle stew into bowls and sprinkle evenly with chives.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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For a flavor play on a Greek salad, use the classic dill pickles as the bouquet base, and add extra skewers loaded with mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Serve with mashed sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables or on top of a salad.—
Kia Damon,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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