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
Cocdrie’s offers three gumbos — seafood, chicken-sausage or shrimp-okra, along with jambalaya and crawfish étouffée.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s been where people gathered, where Creole culture lived and breathed, where Black history got passed down over plates of gumbo.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Okra Okra is known for its sticky mucilage, which works as a thickening agent for stews and gumbo.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to her signature crepes, McQueen created a soulful gumbo on Saturday evening, blending the flavors of New Orleans and West Africa.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.—
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Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.—
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Head to Chocolate Meltdown and sample a variety of treats that'll be sure to please your sweet tooth.—
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Delhomme was interviewed by Observer columnist Scott Fowler, who in 17 minutes probed the Panthers Hall of Honor inductee on a variety of topics.—
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
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To attract fashion users, Pinterest launched its collage functionality in late 2023, allowing users to pull together outfits from different pins and mood boards, which was a game-changer in both grabbing Gen Z’s attention and training Pinterest’s AI using human taste and curation.—
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Thomas McKean is a New York City artist known for his elaborate MetroCard collages and sculptures.—
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Other common Mardi Gras foods include jambalaya, paczki and pancakes.—
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Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter.—
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Ground almonds are a great thickener for soups or stews.—
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In the ruins of the kitchen sat two cast-iron Le Creuset stew pots — the only survivors.—
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The selections on this culinary choose-your-own adventure — many of which are vegetarian or vegan — include carrots, green beans, smokey Lima beans, collards and broccoli salad or cucumber salad.—
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The 28-ounce bowl can also be used for cold meals, like cereal and salads.—
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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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