as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a mélange of outfits for her workouts at the gym
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Recent Examples of mélange
This epic yet concise 90-minute local history melange is told through short vignettes.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2025
And last but not least, Windsor Festival is a melange of bergamot, florals including neroli and ylang ylang plus sandalwood.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The white pulp’s taste is a melange of apple and cucumber and it may be eaten raw or cooked.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Beyoncé’s attitude toward America is implicitly complicated, in other words — though not as complicated as the musical melange that keeps everyone’s bodies moving and heads doing 360s for three hours.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Related Articles In an episode of the series, Markle styled the Takao sweater in light dune melange by Loro Piana.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Their film, which premiered at Sundance before screening at Berlin, is a thoughtful and experimental melange focused on five Sudanese people forced to evacuate Khartoum after RSF soldiers invaded the city.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2025
And last but not least, Windsor Festival is a melange of bergamot, florals including neroli and ylang ylang plus sandalwood.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The white pulp’s taste is a melange of apple and cucumber and it may be eaten raw or cooked.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Beyoncé’s attitude toward America is implicitly complicated, in other words — though not as complicated as the musical melange that keeps everyone’s bodies moving and heads doing 360s for three hours.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Related Articles In an episode of the series, Markle styled the Takao sweater in light dune melange by Loro Piana.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Their film, which premiered at Sundance before screening at Berlin, is a thoughtful and experimental melange focused on five Sudanese people forced to evacuate Khartoum after RSF soldiers invaded the city.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mélange
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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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Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
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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“Mélange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9lange. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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