as in amalgam
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an amalgamation of peat moss and vermiculite is a good medium for starting vegetable seedlings
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Recent Examples of amalgamation
At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.
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Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Throughout the festival, experts have spoken about the effect of conglomeration and amalgamation of power by a few uber-wealthy figureheads, and how grassroots movements in journalism can inspire documentarians to survive in the near future.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Throughout the festival, experts have spoken about the effect of conglomeration and amalgamation of power by a few uber-wealthy figureheads, and how grassroots movements in journalism can inspire documentarians to survive in the near future.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Then set the crumb mixture in the freezer until ready to bake.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture and stir until no dry bits of flour remain.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Even in this setting where the president could reliably expect a warm reception, his entrance was met with a mix of cheers and boos.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Base officials said the people on board were a mix of military personnel and civilian contractors.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Migis Lodge in South Casco, Maine, blends yoga, group fitness and massage with sailing, water sports, fishing and golf, plus dedicated activities for kids and teens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Breathable and wrinkle-resistant, thanks to their blend of cotton and elastine, they are structured enough to fit in for work, cocktails, or the back nine alike.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The second, DuAlumin3D, is a 3D-printable alloy developed for pistons.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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In addition, unlike older designs that use traditional alloys, Fyne Audio utilizes newer high-performance materials to push audio performance further.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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That rare combination boosted both demand and buying power, sending homes flying off the market and prices rising.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Vargas came out throwing hard combinations straight down the middle.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The commercialization of fusion science has led to an excitement about the field and an influx of a diverse set of people with different backgrounds that have brought new ideas and tools.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Soy Cowboy is offering more than their normal Asian-fusion menu with dishes like fish and chips or yager pork Schnitzel.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The team also attempted to increase the density of synthesis sites on the chip.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Muscle protein synthesis isn't just important for athletes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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