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
Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Foster most recently served as president of ATI's specialty alloys and components business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
The products, primarily made from aluminum, brass, or aluminum alloys, known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium, failed FDA and partner state tests—designed to imitate regular cooking scenarios—prompting this regulatory action.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
In addition to launching repairable components and new Natulon Plus products that support garment-to-garment recycling, the company began in-house recycling trials at the Kurobe plant for copper and zinc alloys used in zippers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Foster most recently served as president of ATI's specialty alloys and components business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
The products, primarily made from aluminum, brass, or aluminum alloys, known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium, failed FDA and partner state tests—designed to imitate regular cooking scenarios—prompting this regulatory action.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
In addition to launching repairable components and new Natulon Plus products that support garment-to-garment recycling, the company began in-house recycling trials at the Kurobe plant for copper and zinc alloys used in zippers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloys
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
Amirali Aghazadeh,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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The 6-foot-2 McDonald blends size, quickness and an excellent feel of the game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ground turkey also comes in different blends, but this is where things can get confusing.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company says the system can generate thousands of cocktail combinations, including custom mixes created by users themselves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Celebrate a special occasion or just a fun Friday night with our easy recipes for dips, fondues, meatballs, snack mixes and more party appetizer foods.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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The tech behind the resistance Although details of the material’s composition have not been fully disclosed in the CCTV report, analysts familiar with USTC’s materials-science research point to aerogel technologies and nanofiber composites as likely sources of inspiration.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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The Artemis team worked closely with Rondal, Royal Huisman’s composites and spars subsidiary, to create Aera’s giant, one-of-a-kind sail with a leading edge shaped like an airfoil and a total surface area measuring 2,640 square feet.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
20 Dec. 2025
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The duo provide Lee with more options and allows for various new floor combinations.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whether opting for the Chef’s tasting menu or à la carte, every plate feels like a little artwork—from the olive, anise, and fennel bread staggered on podiums to the sweet finale (expect imaginative combinations such as a honey milk and hay pudding).—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloys. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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