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
As with previous models, the 43.2 mm case is made from titanium alloy, but this version also has a bezel ring, crown, and chronograph pushers crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 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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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 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
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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Steve Madden Faux Wool Trench Coat For travelers headed to chilly destinations, this faux-wool trench is the ultimate blend of warmth and sophistication.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the Greek historian Herodotus, who composed his glorious amalgamation of legend and fact in the fourth-century BC, Helen never even reached Troy because Paris’s ship was blown off course.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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Only Oregon, fifth in the talent composite, brings a roster into the College Football Playoff semifinals that is reminiscent of the blue-chip-laden squads that have dominated the sport.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The technology frenzy that helped fuel gains for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite drove Korea’s KOSPI higher in 2025, enjoying its biggest gain in more than two decades.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant got its start in Winston-Salem, offering dishes such as lomo saltado, sushi, crudo and more.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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