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
Beyond the amalgamation of Vietnamese commerce, Little Saigon is a fusion of Vietnamese and American cultures.
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Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2025
The blended communities aren’t random animal amalgamations–zoologists believe the populations coalesce for mutual defense against predators.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2025
The character of Pee Wee was an amalgamation of 1950s kids shows like The Shari Lewis Show and the the freneticism of the 1980s LA punk scene.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
David Ramos/Getty Images Alpine calls the partnership the amalgamation of high-performance motorsport with modern footwear design backed by technology.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2025
The blended communities aren’t random animal amalgamations–zoologists believe the populations coalesce for mutual defense against predators.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2025
The character of Pee Wee was an amalgamation of 1950s kids shows like The Shari Lewis Show and the the freneticism of the 1980s LA punk scene.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
David Ramos/Getty Images Alpine calls the partnership the amalgamation of high-performance motorsport with modern footwear design backed by technology.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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Just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the future of software application development appears to be an amalgam of two very appealing ingredients.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Lobel’s Original is located at 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center, which is an amalgam of restaurants, bars and take-out shops including Daily Provisions, Madras Dosa, Tipsy Baker and Ace’s Pizza.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Companies are often using a mixture of different AI models for various tasks, running open offerings for those with less complexity and paying companies like OpenAI for the most powerful products.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Chop the cooked chicken and toss it with the hot sauce mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 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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The mix can go from slightly watery to thick very quickly, so keep an eye on it.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
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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Featuring a blend of SPF 30, mandarin-peel extract, light-adjusting technology, luminous pearls, and microcrystals, this foundation refines skin texture, reduces the look of hyperpigmentation, and smooths fine lines.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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Lamborghini’s 315 hp, 4.0-liter alloy V-12 engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission developed in-house by the marque.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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The watch has an exhibition caseback for a mesmerizing view of the self-winding movement, operated via a tungsten alloy micro rotor.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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This combination of pictures created on February 21, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Keep America Great rally in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 19, 2020.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
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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Bobby is also living his best life, running a Japanese-German fusion restaurant in Dallas and living with his best pal, Joseph.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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Transform public-internal data fusion into simple, actionable insights anyone can use.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Since the 1960s, there was consensus around the critical role that mRNA plays as a translator of sorts in protein synthesis—the process responsible for almost all cellular functions in the human body.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Now in 2025, Maron’s new special, Panicked, is a synthesis of those two modes.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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