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
Recently, Cider quietly opened an Amazon storefront, where some of the brand’s eclectic styles—an amalgamation of aesthetics from cottagecore toile de Jouy to Y2K leather—are now shoppable on the internet’s biggest retail platform.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Instead of a more uniform amalgamation of rock, ice, and low amounts of metal, comets may begin their lives under a much more diverse set of circumstances.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Every Space Has a Stage The amalgamation of these conditions highlights an opportunity for hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, museums, cruise ships and other everyday spaces.
—Olivia Reid, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Her meticulous amalgamation of her influences is as homegrown as it is nurtured by her alma mater, the BRIT School, which has churned out fellow 2020s breakthrough stars like Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Cat Burns and Rachel Chinouriri.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Instead of a more uniform amalgamation of rock, ice, and low amounts of metal, comets may begin their lives under a much more diverse set of circumstances.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Every Space Has a Stage The amalgamation of these conditions highlights an opportunity for hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, museums, cruise ships and other everyday spaces.
—Olivia Reid, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Her meticulous amalgamation of her influences is as homegrown as it is nurtured by her alma mater, the BRIT School, which has churned out fellow 2020s breakthrough stars like Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Cat Burns and Rachel Chinouriri.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
Noun
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The character is an amalgam with a bunch of different touchpoints, and one was Sam Bankman-Fried.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The amalgam of misinformation, experts say, is creating a heightened erosion of trust online.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jiménez was one of the biggest names in the genre known as música popular, a blend of traditional Mexican ranchera music with Colombian sounds born in the country’s coffee-growing region, which includes Jiménez’s birthplace of Calda, Billboard reported.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The team examined atomic spacing within the alloy, using HIDRA diffraction data to find how residual stresses distort the material’s crystallographic planes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant got its start in Winston-Salem, offering dishes such as lomo saltado, sushi, crudo and more.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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By adjusting a typical polymer synthesis to work in water, the researchers created the gas-permeable polymer polynorbornene, which is harmless to plants but which weakens the cell membranes of a various harmful bacteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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