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
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
However, many conventional actuators rely on metallic materials such as shape-memory alloys.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.
—Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The team aims to reach lower temperatures too, down to -100 °C, which will require different alloys.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
The world’s second-largest island nation, where the military seized power last year, has long relied on its exports of nickel, cobalt, graphite, and ilmenite, critical minerals used to produce items such as electric-vehicle batteries and aerospace alloys.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The wheels get a bump up to 17-inch alloys.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
However, many conventional actuators rely on metallic materials such as shape-memory alloys.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.
—Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The team aims to reach lower temperatures too, down to -100 °C, which will require different alloys.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
The world’s second-largest island nation, where the military seized power last year, has long relied on its exports of nickel, cobalt, graphite, and ilmenite, critical minerals used to produce items such as electric-vehicle batteries and aerospace alloys.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The wheels get a bump up to 17-inch alloys.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloys
Noun
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The backstory Opened in 2013, Nômade, along with its sister property, Be Tulum, blends sustainable living with luxury amenities and a glamping-like experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition, 12 adult transition students help run a monthly farm stand, selling produce and spice blends to the community.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the organic materials in most potting mixes, such as peat moss, bark, compost, or coconut coir, break down.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Deli Spices from McCallen was the runner up for their authentic Mexican spice seasoning mixes.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Polyester resins are everywhere, forming the matrix in glass-fiber composites used in everything from boat hulls and automotive body panels to roofing sheets and sanitary fixtures.—
Etiido Uko
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some are composites of multiple real people.—
Ivy Pochoda,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chemical reactions from the combinations can cause dangerous fumes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading for the best combinations this season.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloys. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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