AMALGAM Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

amalgam

noun

ə-ˈmal-gəm

Definition of amalgam

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 Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 As is the case with many of China’s policies, there is often a large gulf between words and deeds, and studying China’s history with rare earths reveals the amalgam of competing priorities that have shaped its policy. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Disability literature shows that the disability experience is not one of limitations, but an amalgam of different ways of moving through the world, and surely of value to all of us, disabled and nondisabled alike. — Kenny Fries, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for amalgam

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Noun

Over a period of about one billion years, the spiral galaxies will smash into each other and merge into a single amalgamation.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
On the Kansas side, the amalgamation of several settlements in Wyandotte county precipitated the formation of a unified municipality.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

As the traditional 60/40 equities and bonds portfolio mix comes under greater pressure amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility, alternative investments, like private markets, are moving into sharp focus.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Most of the genome is non-coding and contains a mix of things, including centromeres, which help ensure chromosomes are divided evenly between cells, and caps that protect the chromosome ends.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Under that program, the NYPA buys electricity on the wholesale market on Lake Mariner’s behalf—a blend of hydro, nuclear, natural gas, wind, and solar—and waives delivery surcharges in exchange.

— Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
Gas prices typically drop as the summer driving season ends and refineries turn to making a cheaper winter blend.

— Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are the absolute rock stars of modern metallurgy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
The theory is further bolstered by the jewelry’s material,Copper alloy was considered a cheaper metal at the time, and usually only worn by lower status individuals.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

But the combination of Isak’s goals, the quality of Gakpo’s assists and Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo’s display in the problematic right-back spot provided positives for Liverpool, as well as the result.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Nor are there many studios with two full baths, a nice perk owed to the combination of two apartments and potentially a key to relationship harmony in the mornings.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
The experiment used room-temperature electron irradiation, not the low-temperature neutron environment expected inside a fusion system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

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