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
It’s locked in a security cage made of a tungsten/carbon alloy, which sounds just old-fashioned enough to have come out of the pre-tech ’80s.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 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
Also added are titanium alloy brake calipers because why not?
—New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2025
Only the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air now uses a titanium-aluminum alloy.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 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
Also added are titanium alloy brake calipers because why not?
—New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2025
Only the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air now uses a titanium-aluminum alloy.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 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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By finding the perfect blend, teams equip themselves for any situation and any challenge a defense may throw their way.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mushroom Coffee Mushroom coffee is a blend of coffee beans and ground medicinal mushrooms or mushroom extracts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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Jays starter Shane Bieber, who was tagged with a two-run Julio Rodríguez homer in the first, adjusted, going six strong innings with a steady mix of off-speed stuff.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Designed with an amalgamation of pure engineering and engineered for theatrical performance, the bridge literally breathes fire and water.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 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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By constructing the e-MG robot from a soft polymer composite incorporating nanocrystalline conductors, it can be manipulated remotely by electric fields with a high level of control and body morphing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The homes will be decked out in cross-laminated timber, marine-grade stainless steel, glass, and advanced composites.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Guest rooms are a chic combination of old world charm and modern luxury, with generously sized marble bathrooms with heated floors and rain showers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
18 Oct. 2025
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This combination turns awareness into accountable implementation.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The duo earned eight perfect scores throughout the competition, culminating in a fusion of the cha-cha and Argentine tango for their final dance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Chef Anthony Lamas is a multi-time James Beard Award semifinalist known for his Latin-Southern fusion cuisine.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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