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
Zinc alloy cowbells are also available and feature a chromed surface that’s corrosion-resistant.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
The base version comes with roof rails, alloy wheels, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, and consumers can spend a bit more for a panoramic roof, an 11-inch touch screen, wireless charging, heated seats and adaptive safety tech.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
The base version comes with roof rails, alloy wheels, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, and consumers can spend a bit more for a panoramic roof, an 11-inch touch screen, wireless charging, heated seats and adaptive safety tech.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Cook, stirring often and breaking up any larger pieces of tomato as needed, until mixture is very thick and concentrated and beginning to stick to bottom of pot and oil is beading on the surface, 20–25 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for protection, Jacquet’s plans propose that the hull be made of a cast-steel or manganese-alloy mixture.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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This recipe is an amalgam of styles, with coffee and chocolate for complexity, hot sauce for kick and beans just because.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The character is an amalgam with a bunch of different touchpoints, and one was Sam Bankman-Fried.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The unique blend of barrels gives birth to an especially aromatic malt, awash in sage and incense, and arriving on the tongue with gentle threads of ginger and smoked coconut.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 84 rooms and suites are a seamless blend of Art Deco and modern, with elegant blacks, browns, and creams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the mix, too, are the many shorter and more personal expressions around the event.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their artistic alliance is an amalgamation of what each brings to their friendship.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Personality often comes through the amalgamation of luxury amenities.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Dec. 2025
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The Assistant is a composite that is relatively tempered.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology are presenting new data on structural battery composites at the World Economic Forum.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bad Bunny would marshal this attitude, along with his unique musical fusions and clever lyrics, to continue to push the envelope.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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