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
Dinner menu items include chili cheese fries, chicken fingers, cheese burgers, wings adjacent to gumbo, a veggie quesadilla, Cajun chicken pasta, a gyro sandwich and Cajun salmon.
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Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Jazz Fest will host 65 vendors that represent the vast culinary range of New Orleans, a city known for savory (and sweet) treats like crawfish, beignets, gumbo and jambalaya.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Start with them raw on the half shell or baked with buttery garlic breadcrumbs, and don’t miss the Mobile Bay gumbo.
originaloysterhouse.com; multiple locations
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—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Jazz Fest will host 65 vendors that represent the vast culinary range of New Orleans, a city known for savory (and sweet) treats like crawfish, beignets, gumbo and jambalaya.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Start with them raw on the half shell or baked with buttery garlic breadcrumbs, and don’t miss the Mobile Bay gumbo.
originaloysterhouse.com; multiple locations
4.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Dahlias are one of the most popular flowers in the garden because of their many varieties and colors, their long blooming period, and their beauty in floral arrangements.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Time is running out, so here’s a fresh assortment of markdowns to choose from.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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On a wall near the restaurant's kitchen, Grise also hung a collage of black-and-white photos of Carmelo, his restaurant and his immigration papers from Ellis Island.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Representation and the Black Female Body Mutu’s broader practice spans sculpture, painting, film, collage, and installation, consistently returning to the politics of representation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Known for its jambalaya, po'boys, gumbo, and daily changing specials, the restaurant has quickly become an Austin favorite.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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What is the recipe for U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul's wife Linda's Thanksgiving jambalaya?—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American-Statesman,
26 Nov. 2024
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Each entry also comes with a complimentary buffet dinner of spiced meatballs and chicken, vegetarian bean stew and white rice, seasoned with West African spices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Other good options are the okra stew, moussaka and a shepherd casserole of lamb sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and tomatoes.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Dishes like the black-eyed pea fritter salad and North African shakshuka are inspired by students’ cultural identities.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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From a classic tomato sandwich to chicken salad and more, these are the best no-cook dishes to make during the summer, according to our readers.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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