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mélange

noun

mā-ˈlänj

Definition of mélange

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 Castaneda, Marshall writes, made an end run around the department’s Yaqui expert, with the other committee members overly impressed by his au courant melange of fieldwork and gauzy ruminations, despite the fact that his timelines and grasp of mycology didn’t make sense. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Apples can be the star of savory dishes just as well as sweet ones—the proof is in this sheet pan melange of hearty ingredients. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026 Full-on gold with an oversized melange of jewels dangling from them. — Essence, 5 May 2026 The farmers—many barefoot, carrying a melange of machetes, spears, and old guns—lay in wait. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mélange

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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

With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.

— Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.

— Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 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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