medley

noun

ˈmed-lē How to pronounce medley (audio)
Definition of medleynext
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 The honorees typically perform a career-spanning medley of their greatest hits during the ceremony. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026 In Arrowhead Stadium before the game, a medley of surprisingly authentic folk tunes echoed over the loud speaker system. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake The base of the Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake is made with pumpkin purée and a medley of fall spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Join the event trackside as top local restaurants and legendary pitmasters fire up the grills to serve a mouth-watering medley of smoky, savory BBQ (available for purchase) alongside a full day of thrilling horse racing. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medley
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medley
  1. variety
  2. assortment
  3. jumble
  4. collage
Noun
  • For families Traveling families have a variety of room choices, with some suites offering kitchenettes, separate living areas, multiple rooms, and private balconies to spread out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Across six hour-long episodes, the show follows a variety of urban animals to uncover the challenges of living alongside the human race.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
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  • Our success so far has been 100 percent chalked up to using the constraint of our assortment as our superpower.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At Liberty London, buyers order a significant portion of the range through pre-collections, which gives their assortment a strong commercial foundation.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
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  • During my visit, the museum showed an exhibit about how Yves Saint Laurent engaged with Matisse’s work, displaying Saint Laurent’s clothing alongside the paintings and collages that inspired them.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among them, artist Vinca Petersen’s sprawling collage of photos, flyers and diary entries capturing underground rave scenes across the UK and Europe.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of collage

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