ALLOY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

alloy

noun

ˈa-ˌlȯi

Definition of alloy

as in mixture

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc

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Recent Examples of alloy Laid atop the magnesium-aluminum alloy frame that feels feather-light in your hand, the finish has a textured, premium feel that few other laptops can match. — John Loeffler, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026 Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The team also developed another alloy designed for hotter sections of jet engines, where temperatures can reach 1,832°F (1,000°C). — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 It’s crafted from a single piece of zinc alloy, which is known for being durable, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion. — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for alloy

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Noun

Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.

— Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk in several additions, beating after each addition.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
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

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Chai Maintenance blends spiced chai with lemonade and adds a cardamom-sugar rim.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
They’re tossed in a blend of malt-vinegar powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG, a miraculous combination that activates every sensory receptor simultaneously, and nearly blows out your palate for anything else.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of mix

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Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

Jones argues that the standard template many people imagine when picturing a dragon—wings, reptilian scales, and sharp teeth—is a kind of composite of humanity’s earliest predators.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
It is increasingly used in composites, coatings, electronics, batteries, and energy storage technologies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of composite

Noun

With sea levels rising, the combination could mean more devastating floods along the coastal stretch that’s at the center of luxury development.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Paramount contends that the transaction would bolster competition in streaming, as the combination of Paramount and Warner Bros would stand a better chance against stronger rivals like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Colorful fish ponds frame the mahogany open-air dining room—there's a fine-dining menu of Bajan, African, and European fusion feasts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
This binary consists of a pre-main-sequence star that has gathered mass but hasn't yet triggered the fusion of hydrogen to helium in its core, and its companion, a red dwarf star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026

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