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 Mungiu’s journalistic roots initially led him to the real-life Bodnariu case behind the story, but Fjord is a fictional amalgam of various people’s experiences. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026 During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 The sauce, a cheddar mornay-white American amalgam, is basic, but classic. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 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
  • Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • Michigan gas prices have been hovering above the national average; even with the state backing off from the usual expensive summer blend fuel requirement for Metro Detroit this summer.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • That is roughly 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade cobalt sulfate and 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • That combination helped the Dream return to their identity and intensity for all four quarters.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Treatment is seven to 10 days of the combination antibiotic sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, which is sold as Bactrim or Septra.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • To address these resource constraints, the joint venture will deliver full lifecycle support for fusion fuels.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • General Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.
    — David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of fusion

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