macédoine

noun

ˌma-sə-ˈdwän How to pronounce macédoine (audio)
Definition of macédoinenext
as in variety
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a quirky secondhand bookstore with a macédoine of out-of-print titles

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Recent Examples of macédoine It was surrounded by a classic macedoine of strawberries with basil. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for macédoine
  1. variety
  2. medley
  3. salad
  4. jumble
  5. ragout
  6. patchwork quilt
  7. patchwork
Noun
  • 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
Definition of variety
Noun
  • The music — a medley of the Netflix series’ score and soundtrack — will drive the storyline and energy of scenes, while also melding with the pattern of dialog in the clips, creating a natural flow to the show.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 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
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Today’s recipe Cooking editor Cody Reiss’ recipe for fruit salad is a bit chaotic (like a big bowl of summer jewels floating in a tutti-frutti brodo).
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The tart-sweet flavor of grapefruit pairs well with leafy greens in salad.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of salad
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
Noun
  • Enjoy a Dover sole in lemon and caper butter, or a white onion tart with mushroom ragout.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On another evening, the same tiny ridges cling to a beef ragout Baldi learned to make from a family friend in Forte dei Marmi.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of ragout
Noun
  • This patchwork quilt, known among quilters as a scrappy patchwork quilt or postage stamp quilt style, uses a lot of fabric prints and textures—from stripes and plaid to gingham and solids.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Don’t miss the garden in the back of the museum, designed in blocks to look like a patchwork quilt.
    — Samantha Lande, Midwest Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of patchwork quilt
Noun
  • Digital wallets and tokenized funds are in use today, under a patchwork of state rules or under nothing at all.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Other Western countries have also cut assistance, leaving a patchwork of aid programs to fill the gap.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of patchwork

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“Macédoine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mac%C3%A9doine. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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