amalgam

noun

ə-ˈmal-gəm How to pronounce amalgam (audio)
Definition of amalgamnext
as in amalgamation
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a church that is an amalgam of traditional and modern architectural styles

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Recent Examples of amalgam Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
  1. amalgamation
  2. mixture
  3. mix
  4. blend
  5. alloy
  6. combination
  7. fusion
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As the name implies in a study published today in Nature, these previously unobserved entities are an amalgamation of space-time collapse and stellar forces.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Add the sugar and date molasses to the brown butter and use a hand mixer (or whisk by hand) until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns pale.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The team used a mixture of zinc chloride and lithium bromide salts to dissolve the cellulose.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Friday's forecast is trending drier with a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the lower 80s.
    — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As his daughter operated the wine press, Gobillard watched the year's first juice flow with a mix of excitement and anxiety.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • New York has a nice blend of skill and compete in a system that should produce reliable NHL talent but still has a lot of work ahead in this next rebuild.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Add the olive oil, capers, salt, and garlic and blend until smooth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The serpentinization reactions can generate native metals such as iron and the iron-nickel alloy awaruite (which can contain palladium, too).
    — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • Somehow, the brand has created a boutique feeling in a resort setting, and there’s no better combination in my eyes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lagerberg Hoen projects as a middle-six winger due to his great combination of traits, and if healthy, there’s intriguing upside to be a legit scorer.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • Inside a fusion machine, the plasma can reach temperatures hotter than the Sun’s core while powerful magnetic fields squeeze it into a tiny, unstable space.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While first-round pick Broderick Jones has not lived up to his draft position — Pittsburgh did not pick up his fifth-year option and Jones’ outlook is unclear coming off spinal fusion surgery — the Steelers did hit on a number of mid-round picks.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fusion

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