AMALGAMATION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

amalgamation

noun

ə-ˌmal-gə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of amalgamation

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 Widow’s Bay has its own such killer in the form of the Boogeyman, a kind of amalgamation of Halloween’s Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, the killer found in (most of) the Friday the 13th movies (a series that almost certainly wouldn’t have existed without the success of Carpenter’s Halloween). — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026 Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 The book is not quite a novel and not quite nonfiction, but rather an amalgamation of stories that come from both real history and Yamashita’s imagination, playing with fonts and typesetting and incorporating oral history and occasional verse. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Broadway has long represented the spectacular amalgamation of the best of human creativity—theater, music, dance, design, costuming, and more—executed to the highest degree. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation

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Noun

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
The nonprofit founded by Stan Karter, Jerry Temaner and Gordon Quinn (the name is an amalgam of the founders’ last names) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

This concoction has a mix of the classic cherry note, but adds a twist with rose, almond, and amaretto for a slightly boozy, deeper finish than your typical fruit scent.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Incorporating them into your wardrobe couldn’t be more seamless thanks to breezy yet posh linen and cotton-blend options that are perfect for the summer’s remaining heatwaves.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Connolly’s travel jacket—which can be paired with matching trousers to be worn as a full suit—is tailored from a blend of Italian virgin wool and cashmere with a hint of stretch to accommodate that last-minute sprint to the gate.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Luca Bindi, an earth scientist at the University of Florence in Italy, found the alloy while collecting microscopic debris from along the beaches of Hiroshima Bay.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
Base models roll on 21-inch alloy wheels with 22s and 23s available to fill the wheel wells.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026

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The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Today, various combinations are packed into cardboard spheres or cylinders—shells—along with fuses coated in a flammable slurry, then sealed inside kraft paper and shot from fibreglass mortars.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Meal time brings a selection of Asian and Western fusion cuisine, including the carrier’s homemade bread served in business class.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant is priced just right, Temple said, and makes for a great picture, Cephas added.

— Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of fusion

Noun

Newer cell studies suggest specific protein fragments in oysters may also protect the cells that make testosterone from a kind of internal damage that normally shuts hormone synthesis down.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Pay more attention to qualities like careful thinking, in-depth analysis, and idea synthesis, rather than just the person who steals the spotlight.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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