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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 The band has occasionally performed the entire tour de force in concert as a medley. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for medley

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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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The announcement marks yet another win for the Midwest, with the magazine praising John's Food & Wine for its warm atmosphere, crisp cocktails and delicious assortment of American fare.

— Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Jim Boscov, chairman and CEO at Boscov’s, said the retailer has always been differentiated on value, assortment and service.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of assortment

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For the property, owner Jo Ellard selected 400 paintings, collages, photos, and sculptures sourced from antiques sales, Art Basel shows around the world, and her own private collection.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Yet the Beasties rebounded with one of the most shockingly brilliant sophomore albums ever, the sampledelic collage Paul’s Boutique, in the golden hip-hop summer of 1989.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

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