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
Her face was an amalgam of horny disbelief and disgust.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
However, there was this weird amalgam of stocks worth hundreds of billions of dollars, and even a couple of trillionaires, that held up OK.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
However, there was this weird amalgam of stocks worth hundreds of billions of dollars, and even a couple of trillionaires, that held up OK.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
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Our hope is that Cane is an amalgamation of all of the terrible billionaires in the world.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Spurs will need to compile the perfect amalgamation of role players to flank their star tandem.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Roll the brown-butter sugar cookie dough balls in a cinnamon-sugar mixture for the perfect melt in your mouth sweet.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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By February 2025, nearly 40 percent of children across Ukraine were studying only online or through a mixture of in-person and remote classes.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its soundtrack will be available in a Dolby Atmos mix, too, that builds a hemisphere of sound around and above the viewer for the ultimate in movie immersion.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officers learned that the mother, father and their 1-year-old child were all present at the home when the mother noticed some discoloration on a foot of a family dog, a 4-year-old pit bull and boxer mix.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Again, the information was simple, but the act was deliberate — a blend of preparation and intimidation.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its name comes from the metal that forms its distinctive head—kansa, or bell metal—a healing alloy of copper and tin celebrated for its ability to promote lymphatic drainage and restore balance to the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Who has been the best player in pre-season? Results and performances in pre-season have been underwhelming, so picking out a star performer is difficult, but new captain Joao Gomes has probably been the stand-out player with a combination of energy, leadership and composure in possession.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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If the combination isn’t frothing, stir up the mixture until foam appears.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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That fusion of sports and technology is reshaping not just what fans experience, but how teams think, react and compete—allowing fans to become interactive participants and turning stadiums into smarter ecosystems.—
Emily Ketchen,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The father/son dynamic is pronounced as Hank wrestles comically with boba-tea culture and eco-infrastructure, while Bobby pursues a fusion Japanese-German barbecue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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