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
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.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Tinariwen, a collection of nomadic Tuareg musicians from Mali and Algeria, is best known for their desert blues style, which feels like an amalgamation of music from North Africa such as pentatonic guitar and rock.
—David Harris, SPIN, 18 Mar. 2026
The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Tinariwen, a collection of nomadic Tuareg musicians from Mali and Algeria, is best known for their desert blues style, which feels like an amalgamation of music from North Africa such as pentatonic guitar and rock.
—David Harris, SPIN, 18 Mar. 2026
The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 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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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Transfer spinach to the bowl with the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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The Central American nation offered an idyllic mix of romance, adventure, and relaxation to celebrate our four-year anniversary.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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But the locals on the island are convinced the town is cursed, and don’t necessarily approve of bringing tourists into the mix.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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These include the Triple Collagen Cream from Medicube, which features a blend of shea butter, elastin, and collagen to firm and lift sagging skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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Pratt’s main character energy proved attractive to (primarily out-of-state) donors as well as meme makers, who gravitated to his blend of righteousness and rage as well as irreverence.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The platinum and nickel atoms were initially evenly mixed and formed a conventional alloy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Many scenes involved a combination of practical stunts and effects that were added in post-production, which meant that intense preparation and frequent communication were non-negotiable necessities.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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At 43, Nilles is three decades younger than Lifeson and Lee, with a jazz-fusion background and a gig with Jeff Beck on her resumé.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Ke-uH is another restaurant at the resort, serving sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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This precise atomic state provides alternative structural data for an element that has historically resisted complete physical classification since its initial synthesis eighty-six years ago.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The signers include other scientists, national security experts, and executives from gene synthesis companies Twist Bioscience and Ansa Biotechnologies.—
Emily Mullin,
Wired News,
3 June 2026
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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