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alphabet soup

NOUN
confusing assortment
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The slide presentation Monday featured at least one use of new tech: an AI-generated image of alphabet soup, created by the firm’s treasurer, showing the many acronyms to describe complex liquidity regulations.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

In his current role, Dylan covers an alphabet soup of regulators and law enforcement agencies, from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

It can be an alphabet soup of certifications under a professional’s name, but some of the more well-known certifications for a financial adviser include the Certified Financial Planner designation and the Chartered Financial Consultant designation.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Hammerhead cranes at the nearby port facilities dotted the horizon as classic cars turned down E Street, and posters and T-shirts in the crowd advertised membership in an alphabet soup of union locals.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

No matter how many times I have prayed and worked and hoped, reading for me is still like trying to make sense of a can of alphabet soup that’s been dumped on a plate.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt