as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought
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Recent Examples of synthesis
The entire learning journey for students is couched towards ‘synthesis’ - an essential term in interdisciplinary working, and synthesis is often mentioned in discussions of creativity.
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Eating cottage cheese before bed helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which can help support a healthy metabolism.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
They’re based on the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system, a tool used to assess evidence quality and strength-of-evidence recommendations produced in synthesis reports.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025
The attack here is partly an invention of the show and partly a synthesis of a few different book events, but Forsaken coming at Rand directly like this is generally not a thing that happens much.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Eating cottage cheese before bed helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which can help support a healthy metabolism.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
They’re based on the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system, a tool used to assess evidence quality and strength-of-evidence recommendations produced in synthesis reports.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025
The attack here is partly an invention of the show and partly a synthesis of a few different book events, but Forsaken coming at Rand directly like this is generally not a thing that happens much.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesis
Noun
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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
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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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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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Made of a polyester blend, this fade-resistant rug will never lose its style.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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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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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Convey, at its core, is an amalgam of all these endeavors.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Scandium is used in aluminum alloys for aerospace parts, while yttrium is used in LEDs and solid oxide fuel cells, according to Stanford Advanced Materials, a scandium supplier.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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As an All-in-One 14-port docking station there are plenty of ports housed withing the square and compact aluminum alloy case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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That combination makes this year’s loans especially expensive.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Sora, a tasting menu restaurant with a French and Asian fusion point of view, is set to open in May.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Bay Area musician, composer and arranger Noriyuki Ken Okada, who’s performing at the San Jose Jazz Break Room on Saturday, will bring a unique Japanese/fusion sound flavored by his life’s journey — born in New York, with time spent residing in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Yokohama, Japan.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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“Synthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthesis. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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