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
Underwood, who won American Idol in 2005 and currently is a judge on the show, is expected to sing a medley of some of her biggest hits.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Just how many songs is this medley going to encompass?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Just how many songs is this medley going to encompass?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medley
Noun
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So far, the patisserie’s hokkaido milk mille crepe cake is a customer favorite, as are the tiramisu, matcha and chocolate varieties.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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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“Medley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medley. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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