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
The idea of genetic admixture flips the script, however, showing that human origins are much more complex than previously thought.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The result is a unique admixture—historical horror paired with a rich meditation on the impossibility of portraying it—that only Panh could make.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
Identity politics with an admixture of cop-love is a winning formula in this country’s bluest cities—even the one that reelected Larry Krasner in 2021.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
So too is the complex admixture of tones that, by the end of the evening, results in laughs that stick in the throat.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The result is a unique admixture—historical horror paired with a rich meditation on the impossibility of portraying it—that only Panh could make.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
Identity politics with an admixture of cop-love is a winning formula in this country’s bluest cities—even the one that reelected Larry Krasner in 2021.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
So too is the complex admixture of tones that, by the end of the evening, results in laughs that stick in the throat.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
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Her final five looks referenced the Terminator franchise and were incredibly beautiful, a mixture of flashy metallic leather and luxurious-looking knits that the judges deemed more worthy of the win than Ethan’s fantastical Gothic collection and Jesus’s maximalist Barbie-pink outfits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rulers couldn’t control the volume of water arriving from thousands of miles upstream but instead relied on a mixture of propitiation of the gods, informed predictions, and blind hope.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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With a mix of trendsetting content and thoughtful storytelling, our editors keep an eye on what’s now, what’s next, and what truly matters.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, there probably isn’t a mix of talent that could create a strong enough third line either.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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The love letter to Tejano flavors includes recipes for spice blends for pork, beef, and beyond, plus his takes on barbecue sauces (yes, Texas barbecue served with sauce), and vibrant salsas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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A lot of Morrow’s story line has been similarly shortchanged, though ultimately the character has served a purpose by sitting on a different side of the human-machine amalgam scale.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, vanadium is prized for its powerful effect on steel alloys, even in very small amounts.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 41 mm case is fashioned from a strong yet lightweight alloy called Gamma Titanium, as is the retractable telescopic crown.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The combination of DePrimeo and Rotondi simply overpowered Masco (3-1), and that duo is bound to cause nightmares for opposing lines all season.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Black/Racer Blue/Safety Orange color combination takes a page from a 2012 Air Jordan 4 Retro that donned color blocking similar to what’s expected on the upcoming Air Jordan 8.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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