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 Is this tobacco-spitting, plain-talking Jon Sumrall a coaching amalgamation of Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer? — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Teaming with Aykroyd conjured the duo’s Blues Brothers, a frenzied but precise amalgamation of the rock and comedy star, leading both actors to leave the show after its fourth season to pursue big-screen Blues Brothers success. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2026 Andie is an amalgamation of a bunch of different To Catch a Predator producers. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 Decoy Dan is an amalgamation of the adult actors who were cast to play the teenagers in the fake houses in the show. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation

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Noun

An amalgam of the precise and the visionary, such as Turner alone could concoct.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Just like her new favorite shoes, Tung prefers an amalgam of styles.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

The rock contains a distinctive mixture of igneous minerals, formed when molten material cooled and solidified.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
End with the house herbal tea, a beautiful floral mixture of cardamom pods, mint, rosewater, and orange blossom.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

The shop also carries beer, seasonal wines and adult-only slushies with a rotating flavor each week like Rosemary’s Baby, a mix of grapefruit vodka, maple syrup infused with rosemary and a little bit of lemon for balance.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Finished with Paume’s signature blend of five essential oils and notes of cedar, citrus, rosemary and lavender.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The vessel is crafted from 316L stainless steel, an alloy trusted in medical implants and offshore platforms for its strength and resistance to corrosion.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

An astronomer observing Earth from another star system might therefore consider the combination a possible sign of life.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Sure Sports doesn’t keep any assets under its own roof, instead working with over 100 banks and more than 30 private lending groups to fund its clients’ capital needs in exchange for some combination of an underwriting fee and a spread on the loans.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Puna has a fusion feel , sliding flavors and spices from Munoz’s international travels into Peruvian classics like a robust sudado, and zippy ceviche.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Will the fusion of the Times and Letterboxd stoke that debate, or create harmony?

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fusion

Noun

Vella and DeTore already achieved perfect synthesis of psychedelia and death-doom on Song of Salvation.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
How to Build a Breakfast for Lasting Energy Nutrition guidelines frequently recommend 20 to 30 grams (g) of protein per meal to optimize muscle protein synthesis and support satiety.

— Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026

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