melting pot
noun
plural melting pots
1
a
: a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole
b
: the population of such a place
2
: a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty
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And the next record is my first foray into that melting pot.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 18 July 2025
Maoli's music reflects the cultural melting pot of Hawaii and the universal appeal of country music's storytelling.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The melting pot of issues leads most analysts to suspect the base rate will once again be held steady at 4.25 to 4.5%—a relatively tight stance according to dovish economists who argue the economy is coping relatively well according to data.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The artist’s lifelong work of transcending barriers and charting new paths felt appropriate for Orlando, a city that crafts its own story through its melting pot of diverse residents, each with their own story to tell.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 18 July 2025
Maoli's music reflects the cultural melting pot of Hawaii and the universal appeal of country music's storytelling.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The melting pot of issues leads most analysts to suspect the base rate will once again be held steady at 4.25 to 4.5%—a relatively tight stance according to dovish economists who argue the economy is coping relatively well according to data.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The artist’s lifelong work of transcending barriers and charting new paths felt appropriate for Orlando, a city that crafts its own story through its melting pot of diverse residents, each with their own story to tell.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for melting pot
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“Melting pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20pot. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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