as in blend
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
her music is a meld of various styles
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations
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Recent Examples of meld
Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Smoky, spicy swirls of raspberry preserve, leather, and sweet tobacco meld into a profoundly ripe yet lively and fresh palate, struck by layers of dusty graphite, ore, and iodine.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The heart of the eau de parfum melds white and black teas for a sweet and earthy vibe, and the base is like a scented cashmere blanket, comprising warm and powdery notes of blonde woods.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Crisp acidity, easy drinking, somewhat linear; chewy and attractive tannin/acidity meld on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Smoky, spicy swirls of raspberry preserve, leather, and sweet tobacco meld into a profoundly ripe yet lively and fresh palate, struck by layers of dusty graphite, ore, and iodine.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The heart of the eau de parfum melds white and black teas for a sweet and earthy vibe, and the base is like a scented cashmere blanket, comprising warm and powdery notes of blonde woods.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meld
Noun
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The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Several bishops likened Pope Leo XIV to a fusion of Popes Francis and Benedict, noting his blend of intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth while highlighting his Augustinian background and canon law expertise.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Grammy-winning engineer Ryan Hewitt was commissioned by the band’s Big Brother Recordings Ltd. label to re-create the mixes from scratch, spending 18 months on the ambitious project.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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The media and retail giants signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to merge their respective cinema chains — Megabox and Lotte Cinema — creating what would become the nation’s largest theatrical exhibition entity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Once the top three from each bracket are solidified, the queens will merge with the rest of the top competitors from all three groups.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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Russell came up with a paint mixture that delivered a glaze-like sheen, making the paintings otherworldly.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Swift herself received a version of the same mixture when she was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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These are something of an oddity in the Intel line-up, being the only processors to have memory integrated into the processor package, and the only ones to contain the Intel Arc 130V and 140V graphics chips.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The key to Coachella fashion is an amalgamation of trends culminating together in one place.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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To Hagar, the dream wasn’t merely an amalgamation of Eddie Van Halen memories seeping out of his subconsciousness.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ghost simply find the magic in the many amazing aspects from 80s arena rock greats and amalgamate it within their already robust songwriting.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Practical Talmudists parsed the law and amalgamated the afternoon and the evening.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Meld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meld. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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