as in mix
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
add eggs to the mixture of dry ingredients
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Recent Examples of mixture
Evenly spread about 1⁄2 cup of chile mixture on one-half of each tortilla, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border around edges; fold tortilla over to form a half-moon shape.
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Ana Calderone, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Make sure the mixture doesn’t come to a rolling boil or the sugar could burn on the bottom of the pot.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before spooning the agrodolce into 16-ounce jars.
—Bill St. John, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
When Dylan Field pops up on my Zoom screen, his face is a mixture of giddiness and fatigue.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
Neeson, who currently stars in Paramount’s reboot of The Naked Gun, appears to be delivering another mixture of quips and thrills with the dark comedy that is planning a 2026 theatrical release from Samuel Goldwyn Films.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Ana Calderone, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Make sure the mixture doesn’t come to a rolling boil or the sugar could burn on the bottom of the pot.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before spooning the agrodolce into 16-ounce jars.
—Bill St. John, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
When Dylan Field pops up on my Zoom screen, his face is a mixture of giddiness and fatigue.
—Steven Levy, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
Neeson, who currently stars in Paramount’s reboot of The Naked Gun, appears to be delivering another mixture of quips and thrills with the dark comedy that is planning a 2026 theatrical release from Samuel Goldwyn Films.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixture
Noun
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Its soundtrack will be available in a Dolby Atmos mix, too, that builds a hemisphere of sound around and above the viewer for the ultimate in movie immersion.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officers learned that the mother, father and their 1-year-old child were all present at the home when the mother noticed some discoloration on a foot of a family dog, a 4-year-old pit bull and boxer mix.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Featuring a blend of SPF 30, mandarin-peel extract, light-adjusting technology, luminous pearls, and microcrystals, this foundation refines skin texture, reduces the look of hyperpigmentation, and smooths fine lines.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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Again, the information was simple, but the act was deliberate — a blend of preparation and intimidation.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cordoba, Spain This city in the southern region of the Iberian peninsula offers an amalgam of history—it’s been inhabited at different periods by Roman, Islamic, and Christian populations, and each culture has left its stamp on Cordoba’s architecture, food, and art.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the future of software application development appears to be an amalgam of two very appealing ingredients.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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That are watered down amalgamations of schlocky 21st century rock hits by Mumford and Sons, Panic At the Disco, and Imagine Dragons.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The Spurs will need to compile the perfect amalgamation of role players to flank their star tandem.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its name comes from the metal that forms its distinctive head—kansa, or bell metal—a healing alloy of copper and tin celebrated for its ability to promote lymphatic drainage and restore balance to the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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Who has been the best player in pre-season? Results and performances in pre-season have been underwhelming, so picking out a star performer is difficult, but new captain Joao Gomes has probably been the stand-out player with a combination of energy, leadership and composure in possession.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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If the combination isn’t frothing, stir up the mixture until foam appears.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixture. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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