potpourri
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7.2
- noun
- /ˌpoʊpʊˈri/
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mezcla
- It would be this potpourri, this eclectic buffet of various people.
You get this whole potpourri of, of aviators there.
- You get this whole potpourri of, of aviators there.
- It would be this potpourri, this eclectic buffet of various people.
- And for today's edition, it's Cosmic Queries Potpourri.
Examples
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A relaxing showcase potpourri including western landscapes, New England winters, zoo animals, beach sunsets, and the California coast.
Academic text (1994) -
One also sees a potpourri of languages in these murals; sometimes a single work makes use of more than one language.
Academic text (1996) -
"It's kind of a rich potpourri," he says.
Academic text (2010) -
We look for the potpourri.
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The smoking dragon likes a strong potpourri, and so do I.
Blog text (26) -
A potpourri of cash, valuables, documents... and meaningless mementos.
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One spent more time in downtown Minneapolis, offering an architectural potpourri of modern glass buildings reflecting traditional towers of a bygone era.
Academic text (2004) -
The parking lots were packed, brightly colored floats and cars mingling in a potpourri of excitement.
Blog text (22) -
Drawing on this potpourri of anecdotes, we venture some comparative observations about the intersections between gender, academic advancement, and family structures.
Academic text (1998) -
The dishes are a potpourri of delectable treats from Greece, Southern France, Italy, and Turkey.
Synonyms
582
1.3
A group of different kinds of things
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1.6
Different things put together, for example foods or ingredients
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1.8
Different things put together form one thing
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3.5
A collection of different things, like books or food
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3.7
A group of things, people, or results with both good and bad parts
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7.3
A messy mixture of different things thrown together
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7.0
A wide variety of things to choose from
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6.4
A confused mix of different things
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8.2
A mixed group of people or things that are very different
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8.2
A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected
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7.9
A group of different small things like papers or photos
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9.9
A mixed collection of different things
A mixed collection of different things, like essays, photos, or objects
A collection of different pieces of writing or small items
A collection of different things chosen without planning
A mixture of many bright, different parts like colors and sounds
How Diverse
Surface Forms
Etymology
Potpourri also means any mixed collection, and the word comes from French pot and pourri, meaning 'pot' and 'rotten', like a 'stew' of bits thrown together. So when you call something a potpourri, you mean it is a varied mix of different things.