as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc
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Recent Examples of alloy
Officials said the cannonball, made from iron alloy, was made for a 6-pound cannon, which European armies used beginning in the 17th century and became more commonplace at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Look at how steel & alloy industrial stocks like ATI, Carpenter Technologies & Steel Dynamics are outperforming most AI tech stocks like Nvidia & Broadcom in 2025.
—Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The reborn Mini also benefits from a suspension system tuned for modern comfort, upgraded brakes with vented and grooved 8.4-inch rotors, and a set of new alloy wheels designed by Callum.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Chrome molybdenum and chrome vanadium steels are both steel alloys that are used in high-end tools.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Look at how steel & alloy industrial stocks like ATI, Carpenter Technologies & Steel Dynamics are outperforming most AI tech stocks like Nvidia & Broadcom in 2025.
—Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The reborn Mini also benefits from a suspension system tuned for modern comfort, upgraded brakes with vented and grooved 8.4-inch rotors, and a set of new alloy wheels designed by Callum.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Chrome molybdenum and chrome vanadium steels are both steel alloys that are used in high-end tools.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Divide the steak and onion mixture into four equal portions in the pan and top each portion with 2 slices of cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As the mixture chills, churns, and stirs, ice crystals slowly form, turning it into soft ice cream that can then be frozen further to firm up.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Lobel’s Original is located at 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center, which is an amalgam of restaurants, bars and take-out shops including Daily Provisions, Madras Dosa, Tipsy Baker and Ace’s Pizza.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Spielberg’s amalgam of Friday-night-appointment moviegoing, Saturday-matinee excitement, and Sunday-morning wooziness still feels like an apex predator unto itself.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Backcountry Venture Daily Pant Made from a breathable, stretchy cotton blend, these hiking pants are designed to keep you comfortable on casual hikes.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Miracle Hair Oil in 30-milliliter travel size is a lightweight 5-in-1 oil blend containing kukui nut, babassu and pracaxi oils, alongside quinoa extract and green walnut.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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On a sequential basis, Linde sales benefited from both an increase in volume and price increases and a favorable product mix.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tidwell sits at 96 on his fastball, has a four-pitch mix and needs to prove his command is good enough to start.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The blended communities aren’t random animal amalgamations–zoologists believe the populations coalesce for mutual defense against predators.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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The character of Pee Wee was an amalgamation of 1950s kids shows like The Shari Lewis Show and the the freneticism of the 1980s LA punk scene.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.4% lower a day after climbing to an all-time high.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Diphenhydramine appears in over 300 OTC formulations, often blended into combination products for coughs, colds and flu.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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For its lethal injection, Florida uses a combination of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Corrections.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There are daily wellness classes such as aerial yoga, core workouts, tone & stretch, and yoga and pilates fusion and in-room spa treatments such as a body polish, Lomi Lomi massage and after sun replenishing treatment.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The experimental, 10-track mixtape sees Balvin playfully expand his signature reggaeton sound with fusions of hip-hop, merengue, salsa and drill rap.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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