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medley

noun

ˈmed-lē

Definition of medley

as in variety

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a medley of snack foods available on the buffet table

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Recent Examples of medley Since then, the lawsuits have produced a medley of deals and new disputes. — Charlotte Isidore, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 The party took an old-school turn when Charlie Wilson treated fans to a medley of solo hits and Gap Band classics. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026 First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026 Set on a stage at the very highest level of the stands, that similarly crowded performance looked like a Grammys medley on video but must have resembled ants scurrying around a screensaver to much of the in-person audience. — Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medley

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Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

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The restaurant also sells an assortment of foldable 14-inch New York style pizzas along with potato wedges, chicken wings and salads.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Zuber and Ekness have been used in an assortment of high-leverage situations as of late, with Fulton now getting that chance, too.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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Composed of poetic extracts from interviews Kapla recorded with residents of a settlement deep in the Swedish forest, this book offers a collage of everyday gripes, lyricism expressed in everyday language, and unexpected glimpses of the sublime.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Felix and Pierre’s Picnic Shop will offer collage tables and letterpress demonstrations, while Bar Bacetti will host a Disco Brunch on Saturday and Jazz Brunch on Sunday.

— Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

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