as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an admixture of rose petals and lavender for a fragrant potpourri
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Recent Examples of admixture
This was the Steam Age; the admixture of fire and water was known to hold great power.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
To assess the rarity of wolf-dog hybridization and measure their admixture, Audrey and her colleagues traced the evolutionary histories of 2,693 dog and wolf genomes.
—Jay Kakade
december 09, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Now that every platform offers a similar admixture of text, images, and video, choosing where to spend your time feels more like picking your preferred flavor of brain poison.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Similar genetic admixture may have even given rise to a broader range of life beyond humans.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
To assess the rarity of wolf-dog hybridization and measure their admixture, Audrey and her colleagues traced the evolutionary histories of 2,693 dog and wolf genomes.
—Jay Kakade
december 09, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Now that every platform offers a similar admixture of text, images, and video, choosing where to spend your time feels more like picking your preferred flavor of brain poison.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Similar genetic admixture may have even given rise to a broader range of life beyond humans.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
Noun
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Mixing powdered sugar with baking soda will entice ants to consume the mixture.—
Rabekah Henderson,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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To overcome this, the researchers added indium to the mixture.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Knee-high boots and skinny jeans remain an absolute power duo that can deliver the perfect mix of chic and cool.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That blend of formal and informal science made the confirmation possible.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dramedy, shot with a skeleton crew of only 10 people, blends narrative and documentary styles to follow its title character through a day of red tape, cultural identity and survival through laughter.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Enter Celine Song’s 2025 film Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a kind of Charlotte Lucas/Emma Woodhouse amalgam in Austenian terms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, her creation is an amalgam of disparate concepts, brought together in defiance of storytelling logic (and the opinions of test-screen audiences).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 18-inch black alloy wheels and black roof spoiler lend the Carbon Edition a subtle athletic stance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The combination of a weak economy and high inflation is a worst-case scenario for investors because the Federal Reserve has no good tool to fix both problems at the same time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The combination of the imagery and the operational context has prompted particular interest in the distinctive markings visible on the bombs, which differ from those typically seen on standard JDAM configurations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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