as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
every day the director has to first deal with a smorgasbord of problems before he can begin filming
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Recent Examples of smorgasbord
The outcome is a smorgasbord of flows and deliveries, as each emcee brings their A-Game on this epic gathering of rhymes.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump’s Inauguration Day was a true smorgasbord of misogynistic actions.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Drug boss series, biopics, a Kiwi skateboarding drama and a smorgasbord of period pieces are set for the upcoming Berlinale Co-Production Market.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
While progress must be balanced with the proper oversight, sweeping regulations at the federal level will be far more effective than sitting back as individual states pass a smorgasbord of regulations, each with its own fine print.
—Dave Link, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Trump’s Inauguration Day was a true smorgasbord of misogynistic actions.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Drug boss series, biopics, a Kiwi skateboarding drama and a smorgasbord of period pieces are set for the upcoming Berlinale Co-Production Market.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
While progress must be balanced with the proper oversight, sweeping regulations at the federal level will be far more effective than sitting back as individual states pass a smorgasbord of regulations, each with its own fine print.
—Dave Link, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smorgasbord
Noun
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The shakes came in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Looking at ticket prices for a variety of his shows, tickets typically range between $200 and $700.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mixed-use malls retain an assortment of retail stores and dining options, but those traditional mall staples now share space with bank branches, blood centers, police stations, tax preparation services and even residences.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And the best way of doing that is through a medley, give me a short story quickly with all those songs.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 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
Noun
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Smorgasbord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smorgasbord. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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