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
John, lucky in everything, had received the enhancing admixture of dark, French Mediterranean, Bouvier blood.
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Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Hot mixing generates intense heat and chemical conditions, raising worker safety concerns and complicating the use of steel reinforcement or modern admixtures.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
This was the Steam Age; the admixture of fire and water was known to hold great power.
—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
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Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Hot mixing generates intense heat and chemical conditions, raising worker safety concerns and complicating the use of steel reinforcement or modern admixtures.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
This was the Steam Age; the admixture of fire and water was known to hold great power.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
Noun
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Pile the chickpea mixture in the center and add cheese, tomatoes and lettuce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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The medical examiner determined her death was the result of immersion in water and a toxic mixture of drugs.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft saw losses between 2% and 5% on a mix of AI concerns and higher yields, which tend not to bode well for growth stocks.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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This linen-blend striped shirt might inspire you to take a stroll by the Seine.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Clean These days, many alloy-aluminum cleaning compounds are safe to use on chrome.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences.—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Boston’s tony South End is a wonderful amalgamation of a neighborhood that feels straight out of a European enclave.—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The pandemic, in combination with soaring beef prices, had decimated barbecue joints that once peppered the East Bay.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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