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an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the movie is an uncertain ragout of fantasy, science fiction, and old-fashioned romance
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Recent Examples of ragout
For entrees, there’s fried catfish with black-eyed peas, collards, sauteed crawfish and a pancetta-lemon aioli; shrimp and grits with roasted corn, sauteed kale and summer tomato ragout; and the Chef Harvey Burger, topped with gruyere, housemade dijonaise and caramelized onions on onion brioche.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
Now a brunch fixture as well as an occasional dinner special, beef short rib brought complex Eastern European flavors to the table in a fork-tender braise of Georgian tomato ragout perfumed with fenugreek and tarragon and crowned with pungent sauerkraut and red cabbage slaw.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2022
But the dish of the day was the short rib ragout.
—Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2020
Appetizers include salad, crispy maitake mushroom, crab salad toast, tuna tartare, foie gras mousse and short rib ragout.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 28 Mar. 2022
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
Now a brunch fixture as well as an occasional dinner special, beef short rib brought complex Eastern European flavors to the table in a fork-tender braise of Georgian tomato ragout perfumed with fenugreek and tarragon and crowned with pungent sauerkraut and red cabbage slaw.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2022
But the dish of the day was the short rib ragout.
—Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2020
Appetizers include salad, crispy maitake mushroom, crab salad toast, tuna tartare, foie gras mousse and short rib ragout.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 28 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragout
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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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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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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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The variety is thrilling — from splurge-worthy destinations to low-key bars and fun collaborations.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 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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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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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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“Ragout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragout. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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