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
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.
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos, an unclassifiable amalgam of essay, memoir, and devotional that’s been catching my breath on every other page.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The sauce, a cheddar mornay-white American amalgam, is basic, but classic.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The movement language expresses attitude, with its amalgam of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, Korean traditional dance and musical theater.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos, an unclassifiable amalgam of essay, memoir, and devotional that’s been catching my breath on every other page.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The sauce, a cheddar mornay-white American amalgam, is basic, but classic.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The movement language expresses attitude, with its amalgam of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, Korean traditional dance and musical theater.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 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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Packed with apples, chocolate-nougat candy bars, and a pudding mixture to bind it all together, this salad is actually a clever dessert in disguise.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Local models expand At Computex, the companies demonstrated a local chat interface running a mixture-of-experts model that would normally exceed the available system memory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Noun
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There was free Wi-Fi of course and a nice mix of books on the shelves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The blend of plush but no-nonsense North American furnishings with opulent Ottomania creates a visually exotic yet comfort-driven aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The affordable three-pack, which is made of a soft polyester and spandex blend, is available in black, white and charcoal.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Generating intense magnetic fields Constructed from niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti), these alloys require liquid helium immersion to lose their electrical resistance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Prior transactions between the companies included Tesla selling solar equipment and car parts to SpaceX, Tesla using SpaceX private jets, and Tesla leaning on SpaceX to develop a special alloy for its Cybertruck.—
Seema Mody,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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That lead quickly dissipated when Miami’s implosion in the bottom half of the first inning — on a combination of timely Florida hits, erraticness from Ciscar and shoddy Hurricanes defense — allowed the Gators to score six runs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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Most families pay for college through some combination of loans, income and savings.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Côté à Costa, a French-Mediterranean fusion, is a favorite and has over 200 wines from around the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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All the hallmarks of his fusions are present—some gospel here, some guitars there, enough rap samples from across regions to make any blog nerd proud—but his pet sound this cycle is harsh electronic music.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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