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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of alloy
One detail that caught my eye is the orange peel brake calipers peeking out from behind the 21-inch black alloy wheels, part of the available appearance package ($2,500).
—
Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Design & Technology: Available in Sport and Limited trims, featuring 18″ alloy wheels, a 11.6″ touchscreen, and EyeSight driver assist technology.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alloy
Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Design & Technology: Available in Sport and Limited trims, featuring 18″ alloy wheels, a 11.6″ touchscreen, and EyeSight driver assist technology.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alloy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
-
The job of transit ambassador entails a mixture of responsibilities not necessarily implied by the name.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
-
In a large bowl stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The movement language expresses attitude, with its amalgam of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, Korean traditional dance and musical theater.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
-
As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In this bracing blend of memoir and detective story, Junod unearths secrets about his father.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Another player can, and likely will, be added to the mix, but in terms of priority, that doesn’t surpass the needs lacking at corner.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
-
The Game Zone arcade area is another easy win, especially for younger kids and teens, with a mix of high-tech games and nostalgic favorites that make a great break from the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Since the end of February, the three major stock market indices — the Standard & Poor’s 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq composite — have fallen by a few percentage points.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 use carbon-fiber composites in both the wings and stabilizing tails.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
City staff proposed a combination of oversight from both the public health and police departments to enforce the new ban.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
-
White told police Ashley had mailed him a key to Marsha's house and given him the combination to the safe, unaware her mother had installed those home security cameras.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Lunch gets a bit more fusion-y, with delicious poke on the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
-
The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 convertible is marketed with the tagline – AHEAD OF ITS TIMELESSNESS – highlighting the fusion of modern SL design with traditional Maybach luxury.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
