as in mixtures
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 alloys
Medical applications exploit tantalum; white aerospace applications utilize tantalum alloys in high-temperature turbine components.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
It was also equipped with the £7,210 ($9,721) 'Naim for Bentley’ audio system, a £3,215 ($4,334) Mulliner interior, the £2,000 ($2,696) dark chrome pack and £3,300 ($4,448) 22-inch alloys, all of which pushed the price to £244,100 ($329,053).
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Old Method, New Use Endeavoring to find out, Sun and his colleagues studied two types of quasicrystals, both of them metal alloys whose atoms arrange themselves into 30-sided, three-dimensional shapes known as rhombic triacontahedrons.
—Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
It was also equipped with the £7,210 ($9,721) 'Naim for Bentley’ audio system, a £3,215 ($4,334) Mulliner interior, the £2,000 ($2,696) dark chrome pack and £3,300 ($4,448) 22-inch alloys, all of which pushed the price to £244,100 ($329,053).
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Old Method, New Use Endeavoring to find out, Sun and his colleagues studied two types of quasicrystals, both of them metal alloys whose atoms arrange themselves into 30-sided, three-dimensional shapes known as rhombic triacontahedrons.
—Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloys
Noun
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The result was the appearance of three distinct hybrid quantum states known as phonon-polaritons, the new blends of vibration and light.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Color was everywhere in Milan — from bold blocking to unexpected tonal mixes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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As ever's first seasonal product launches have included fruit spreads, honey, flower sprinkles, cookie mixes, teas and wine — all carefully selected by Meghan.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Carbitex Flexible carbon fiber composites company Carbitex has named Adrienne Cristofoli as vice president of marketing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chemistry plays an important role at MasterCraft, explains composites engineer Jade Pearson.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
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Move pillows to a new location, transition covers to reflect the change in seasons, try new throw blanket and pillow combinations, swap curtains from two different rooms—so many possibilities.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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After hours of experimenting with countless flavor syrup combinations, the family developed a solid set of flights and rotating specialties.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Alloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloys. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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