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
Muonionalusta is an iron meteorite with iron-nickel alloys and traces of gallium, germanium and iridium, and its body displays the striking Widmanstätten pattern.
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Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 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
At a cost that Payload Research estimates at $35 million each, that’s $350 billion in cash for the like of krypton-gas burners, solar arrays, and stainless steel alloy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The 18-inch black alloy wheels and black roof spoiler lend the Carbon Edition a subtle athletic stance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 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
At a cost that Payload Research estimates at $35 million each, that’s $350 billion in cash for the like of krypton-gas burners, solar arrays, and stainless steel alloy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The 18-inch black alloy wheels and black roof spoiler lend the Carbon Edition a subtle athletic stance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
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What’s clear, though, is that the gameplay is an amalgam of the best ideas from Grasshopper’s past, along with new touches.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seasoned with a blend of soy, garlic, sesame and spice, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries are inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In this case, that blend of tradition and artistic interpretation resulted in a final product that stood out—if not entirely for the reasons the bride expected.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His five-pitch mix kept the Angels guessing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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With a diverse mix of coffee shops, bars and places to eat, the Brookhill neighborhood near South End was ranked the best place to live in the Charlotte region, according to Niche, a neighborhood grading site.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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At the advice of his lawyer, Nick declined the SPPD's request to sit down with a police sketch artist to create a composite of the alleged intruder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This makes the composite a strong candidate for circular construction models.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Accommodation here is a combination of 27 freestanding cabins and cabin suites as well as rooms in a central guesthouse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That combination can turn a small spark into a fast-moving fire.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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New vendors will include Caribbean-Asian fusion dishes from Riddim & Bao and TropiRollz, Korean comfort food from Gangnam Sticks and Seoul Hotteok, and El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The robot employs vision–LiDAR fusion and Visual SLAM for navigation in dynamic environments and crowded spaces.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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