ALLOY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

alloy

noun

ˈa-ˌlȯi

Definition of alloy

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 structure uses thin sheets of nickel-titanium (NiTi), a shape-memory alloy, stamped into porous chips and stacked to form a tubular refrigerant unit. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Those stoppers bite on 22-inch aluminum-alloy wheels dressed with, at least in our car’s case, Pirelli Trofeo RS rubber. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026 Two-inch straps tipped with zinc alloy hooks lock the cover down and cut back on the constant readjusting that plagues cheaper slipcovers. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Debbie Zildjian, who oversees the alloy process today, learned it from her father. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alloy

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Noun

The rock contains a distinctive mixture of igneous minerals, formed when molten material cooled and solidified.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
End with the house herbal tea, a beautiful floral mixture of cardamom pods, mint, rosewater, and orange blossom.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Finished with Paume’s signature blend of five essential oils and notes of cedar, citrus, rosemary and lavender.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The shop also carries beer, seasonal wines and adult-only slushies with a rotating flavor each week like Rosemary’s Baby, a mix of grapefruit vodka, maple syrup infused with rosemary and a little bit of lemon for balance.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

For the red carpet occasion, Chan opted for a look hailing from Ferragamo’s resort 2027 collection, an amalgamation of looks inspired by 1920s dressing and attitude.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Twisted Teens are an amalgamation of buskers who each paid their dues on the streets for over a decade, and New Orleans is the final boss of the format.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

Sunwoda, a Chinese battery manufacturer, has recently announced advances to its polymer-composite approach used for building solid-state batteries.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Upholstery made with living root systems, biobased composites and dyes derived from food waste are among the materials headed to Heimtextil’s new Functional Futures Lab.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of composite

Noun

An astronomer observing Earth from another star system might therefore consider the combination a possible sign of life.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Sure Sports doesn’t keep any assets under its own roof, instead working with over 100 banks and more than 30 private lending groups to fund its clients’ capital needs in exchange for some combination of an underwriting fee and a spread on the loans.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Puna has a fusion feel , sliding flavors and spices from Munoz’s international travels into Peruvian classics like a robust sudado, and zippy ceviche.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Will the fusion of the Times and Letterboxd stoke that debate, or create harmony?

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fusion

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