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
The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Here are 6 good reasons to buy a new 2025 BMW X5 SUV:
Design: Features a refreshed exterior with new bumpers, a front glowing grille, tweaked headlights and optional M Sport spoke alloy wheels.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Only the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air now uses a titanium-aluminum alloy.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
On the handlebars are aluminum alloy brake levers, and there’s an LED headlight that uses three bulbs to provide 2,000 lumens of light.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Here are 6 good reasons to buy a new 2025 BMW X5 SUV:
Design: Features a refreshed exterior with new bumpers, a front glowing grille, tweaked headlights and optional M Sport spoke alloy wheels.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Only the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air now uses a titanium-aluminum alloy.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
On the handlebars are aluminum alloy brake levers, and there’s an LED headlight that uses three bulbs to provide 2,000 lumens of light.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Coaching successfully in such conditions requires a mixture of humility and self-confidence, as well as a certain cunning.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The mixture was especially stuck to the hair from his eyebrows, eyelashes and three-day-old stubble, making its removal a long and painful process that involved Lorne Michaels calling in a plastic surgeon pal.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Netflix is largely untouched by M&A, Disney is an amalgam of many acquisitions and units over the years, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Use rich, well-draining soil like standard potting mix or a blend of potting soil, compost, and perlite.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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While other Super Tuscans are practically household names among wine collectors, Ca’Marcanda’s flagship blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Camarcanda (without the apostrophe), seems to fly under the radar.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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Both are constructed using a mix of cotton and fleece, showcase a similar blue color, and are on sale for only $32 as a pair.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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What names could get in the mix?—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Who just happen to look like an amalgamation of the present-day rock acts Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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This Bryan Bertino thriller is an amalgamation of three separate real-life events.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Textile composite’s on-demand dimpling The textile composite’s on-demand dimpling is the result of a lattice pattern.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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The body is all-composite as well.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The grand opening celebration was a vibrant fusion of culture and festivity.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gagliano merged his Bunker Comics label, a catalogue of graphic novels from the Madefire publishing library, into Desert Eclipse – a fusion of comic art and cinematic storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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