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
The movement language expresses attitude, with its amalgam of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, Korean traditional dance and musical theater.
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
What’s clear, though, is that the gameplay is an amalgam of the best ideas from Grasshopper’s past, along with new touches.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead, her creation is an amalgam of disparate concepts, brought together in defiance of storytelling logic (and the opinions of test-screen audiences).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
What’s clear, though, is that the gameplay is an amalgam of the best ideas from Grasshopper’s past, along with new touches.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead, her creation is an amalgam of disparate concepts, brought together in defiance of storytelling logic (and the opinions of test-screen audiences).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
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At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To prepare it, dissolve two teaspoons of matcha in ¼ cup cold water, then pour the mixture over two scoops of vanilla ice cream.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Quickly smash butter into flour mixture with your fingers, working until largest pieces are about the size of a pea.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Overall, the cast is a mix of ballroom and Broadway, with Tony Award winner André De Shields in the role of Old Deuteronomy, the final judge of the ball.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Through a partnership with Kempinski Hotels, which provides the management and daily operations, the result is a pleasant blend of international and Chinese service that really stands out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This top has a similar scoop neckline and is made from a cotton blend for a breathable and comfortable fit in warmer temperatures.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Electrochemical additive manufacturing enables the creation of pure copper structures with micro-precision details as fine as 30 micrometers, far surpassing the thermal conductivity of standard aluminum alloys.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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By the Second World War, the steel alloys had improved in composition, metal fabrication methods made armor more homogeneous, and the thickness was increased to create much tougher plating.—
David Szondy
May 07,
New Atlas,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Riboua painted a slightly more dire picture of the juntas, arguing that the combination of ethnic uprisings and JNIM’s strategic approach has turned the threat to the three countries existential.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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The combination of heritage, craftsmanship and cultural confidence aligns with consumer demand for brands with identity and meaning.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Over at Soukana restaurant, Vietnamese head chef Hoai Nguyen presides over an Asian-fusion menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This is not fusion, but testament to the world as one big town, as perhaps only a third-culture kid — with Filipino and Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry, and a girlhood spent in the Deep South — would know.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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