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 company began purchasing low-carbon aluminum alloy wires in FY 2024 and has gradually expanded their application as part of a greater shift to more low impact components.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
The warhead is encased in a special high-performance steel alloy, which is meant to enable it to carry a large explosive payload while maintaining the penetrator case's integrity during impact, according to an Air Force fact sheet.
—Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025
Most silver items are made using sterling silver, a silver alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
With its electric supercharger and additional horsepower, the carmaker’s latest advances from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds on 22-inch sport alloy wheels.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
The warhead is encased in a special high-performance steel alloy, which is meant to enable it to carry a large explosive payload while maintaining the penetrator case's integrity during impact, according to an Air Force fact sheet.
—Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025
Most silver items are made using sterling silver, a silver alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
With its electric supercharger and additional horsepower, the carmaker’s latest advances from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds on 22-inch sport alloy wheels.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Once the mixture is combined, add peanut butter and continue to mix until combined.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Brush butter mixture over tops of rolls and sprinkle with parsley.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Lobel’s Original is located at 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center, which is an amalgam of restaurants, bars and take-out shops including Daily Provisions, Madras Dosa, Tipsy Baker and Ace’s Pizza.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Spielberg’s amalgam of Friday-night-appointment moviegoing, Saturday-matinee excitement, and Sunday-morning wooziness still feels like an apex predator unto itself.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade Fresca: Refreshing lemonade made with agave nectar and a strawberry puree fruit blend, infused with fresh strawberries and basil.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The selection fulfilled a years-long expectation that Flagg — with a generational blend of size, athleticism and play-making prowess — would become a first-overall pick.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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So many of my current favorite shoe trends, including kitten heels and extra-cushy sneakers, are in the mix and ready to punch up your next outfit.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Included in the mix is a denim jacket by Stella McCartney, ideal for summer nights under the stars, a trend-forward mini from Frame, to pair with everything from flip-flops to retro sneakers and a plain white T-shirt, and ecru jeans from Madewell—a summertime no-brainer.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The universe containing Marty and Felicia is only in Chuck's head — an amalgamation of people and experiences from throughout his life.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Nasdaq composite gained 0.5% to 20,273.46, its own all-time high.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The Nasdaq composite gained 105.55 points, or 0.5%, to 20,273.46 and set its own all-time high.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Along with lemon, cilantro, garlic and a touch of parmesan, the combination creates a refreshing spread or dip for vegetables and crackers.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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And as a matter of fact, this combination of old-meets-new is a key feature of this year’s winner.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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En bref, Paris has mastered post-Olympic fusion tourism.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The crisis in the eastern DRC, which shares a border with Rwanda and harbors large deposits of minerals critical to the production of electronics, is a fusion of complex issues.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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