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
Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.
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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
The research also presents a new framework for designing metallic alloys specifically for the unique demands of 3D printing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Ferromagnetic materials—which, at room temperature, include iron, cobalt, nickel and some metal alloys—are attracted to it with a great deal of force.
—Michaela Maya-Mrschtik, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
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
The research also presents a new framework for designing metallic alloys specifically for the unique demands of 3D printing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Ferromagnetic materials—which, at room temperature, include iron, cobalt, nickel and some metal alloys—are attracted to it with a great deal of force.
—Michaela Maya-Mrschtik, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloys
Noun
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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Brands like Burt’s Bees have gained an incredible amount of market share in just a few decades, and researchers are exploring new wax-fat-and-oil mixtures, with an eye towards efficacy and sustainability.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 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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Tencel and modal blends are trending for Royo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Varying gas amounts and altitudes create blends like pink, purple and white.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Different geographies lend themselves to different solutions and energy mixes.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The shelter said the 11-year-old pups are shepherd mixes who weigh about 60 pounds.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Low‑boom physics, modern CFD, composites, and non‑afterburning engines did not exist at comparable maturity when Concorde was conceived.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Aug. 2025
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Also needed are materials that release antimicrobial agents when touched, including metals, polymers, and composites.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 May 2025
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their experiments showed that certain combinations – like a benign image paired with a harmful question – could slip past the model’s safety filters.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Alloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloys. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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