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
Large alloy wheels, likely 21-inchers, fill the wells and are wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires.
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Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Inside its aluminum alloy body and plastic top panel (which is made from waste recovered from the oceans) are four 5,000-mAh battery packs, for a total capacity of 20,000 mAh.
—Paul Ridden
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Built with durable cable and crush-resistant zinc alloy, these locks are made to withstand years of use and rough handling.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Energizer says their new Ultimate Child Shield 20 mm coin lithium batteries, launching Wednesday and available where specialty batteries are sold, are the first of its kind and made from a proprietary titanium alloy material, instead of the usual stainless steel material found in similar batteries.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
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Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Inside its aluminum alloy body and plastic top panel (which is made from waste recovered from the oceans) are four 5,000-mAh battery packs, for a total capacity of 20,000 mAh.
—Paul Ridden
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Built with durable cable and crush-resistant zinc alloy, these locks are made to withstand years of use and rough handling.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Energizer says their new Ultimate Child Shield 20 mm coin lithium batteries, launching Wednesday and available where specialty batteries are sold, are the first of its kind and made from a proprietary titanium alloy material, instead of the usual stainless steel material found in similar batteries.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture, then give it a dunk in the buttermilk-egg bath, and finally coat it generously in the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The emerald oasis, reachable by boat, helicopter tour, or strenuous trek, is an amalgam of steep cliffs and verdant valleys spilling out to the cerulean sea.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Mungiu’s journalistic roots initially led him to the real-life Bodnariu case behind the story, but Fjord is a fictional amalgam of various people’s experiences.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The project blends soccer, youth and culture into a lasting symbol of Inglewood pride.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Mitchell has a mix of speed and power.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Noun
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At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 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
Noun
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Hence these might require the use of exotic materials like ceramic matrix composites or carbon fibers (which have melting temperatures around 3,500 K).—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Impact Intensity is calculated as a weighted composite of the Net Impact Sum (NIS, weighted at 70%) and SDG Alignment (SDG, weighted at 30%), both rescaled to a common range.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The blowout was a combination of the Pistons’ offensive deficiencies catching up with them their defensive intensity disappearing.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Dragon Casa is a Chinese-Mexican fusion taquería that offers Peking duck tacos and birria soup dumplings.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Left Unsaid, a jazz breakbeat fusion duo, performed live for the first time at Unusual Tuesday‘s last April show.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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