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
A lot of Morrow’s story line has been similarly shortchanged, though ultimately the character has served a purpose by sitting on a different side of the human-machine amalgam scale.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.
—Katy Hershberger
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The new tools, which include a platform that helps Democrats host and attend their own political events, were placed in an open request-for-proposal (RFP) process in April to secure vendors who can provide the amalgam of services.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.
—Katy Hershberger
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The new tools, which include a platform that helps Democrats host and attend their own political events, were placed in an open request-for-proposal (RFP) process in April to secure vendors who can provide the amalgam of services.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
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Designed with an amalgamation of pure engineering and engineered for theatrical performance, the bridge literally breathes fire and water.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Defeats and disappointment were likely to be part of the mix alongside the winning feeling that everyone connected with Wrexham has got so used to since Parkinson took charge.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Passmore explains the mix of personal reflection and historical storytelling in the book which follows the main character, a version of himself, time-traveling through a century of the Black radical tradition.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By finding the perfect blend, teams equip themselves for any situation and any challenge a defense may throw their way.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mushroom Coffee Mushroom coffee is a blend of coffee beans and ground medicinal mushrooms or mushroom extracts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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The 2007 variant was available in one color, GT Silver Metallic, with one interior option, Carrera Red leather, and came with 19-inch SportDesign alloy wheels.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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To overcome this limitation, the researchers turned to tin, a metal known to form high-capacity Na–Sn alloys capable of storing nearly three times more charge.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guest rooms are a chic combination of old world charm and modern luxury, with generously sized marble bathrooms with heated floors and rain showers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
18 Oct. 2025
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This combination turns awareness into accountable implementation.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Nicknamed Kahlunkin, this playful fusion that's available now invites coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike to host an unforgettable gathering.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an innovative fusion of biology and nanotechnology, scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) have developed microscopic soft robots that mimic the adaptive behavior of living organisms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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