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
So too is the complex admixture of tones that, by the end of the evening, results in laughs that stick in the throat.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
While market activity always reflects a certain admixture of underlying company fundamentals and macro considerations, Nvidia is uniquely symbolic: the bellwether of the innovation economy and the promise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
—Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The City Hall scene was familiar to me from friends’ previous impulse marriages: Hispanic and Chinese and Russian couples dressed to the nines and smiling shyly with entire families in tow, some admixture of practicality and sentiment infusing the whole room with a slightly absurdist glow.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
Between 1645 and 1648, the silver content dropped from 92.5 percent sterling to just 70–80 percent; the rest was a copper admixture.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
While market activity always reflects a certain admixture of underlying company fundamentals and macro considerations, Nvidia is uniquely symbolic: the bellwether of the innovation economy and the promise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
—Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The City Hall scene was familiar to me from friends’ previous impulse marriages: Hispanic and Chinese and Russian couples dressed to the nines and smiling shyly with entire families in tow, some admixture of practicality and sentiment infusing the whole room with a slightly absurdist glow.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
Between 1645 and 1648, the silver content dropped from 92.5 percent sterling to just 70–80 percent; the rest was a copper admixture.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
Noun
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Add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture and fold in with a wooden spoon until no visible flour streaks remain—do not overmix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This strategic focus on ensuring a healthy mix of companies across sectors has enabled the HQ portfolio to outperform the S&P 500, achieving returns greater than 91% since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Keenum enters the mix with a long list of NFL experiences.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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It’s named for the maritime heritage that inspired the blend, symbolizing the journey of whisky casks across the seas.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Its ultra-fine mist ensures a streak-free application, while the blend of skin-loving ingredients provides hydration and nourishment.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The cordless tool works to create fresh curls and waves, with flexing manganese copper alloy plates to help shape hair.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Made from a thin sheet of copper alloy, the artifact depicts a North African hunting scene.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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The singles released so far have run the gamut sonically and represent an amalgamation of her past work from her 2010 debut album Animal to the more emotional Rainbow and High Road.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Brighton have an association with Sea Coast United, an amalgamation of community clubs in the north-eastern states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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But with the combination of the shifting music landscape and their exploring new sounds, their popularity seemed on the wane.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The poll was conducted by SSRS online or by phone from May 5-26 among 2,539 adults across the country using a combination of online and telephone interviews.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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