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
Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
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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.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Look, most of the time social media is just an amalgamation of AI slop, influencers begging for attention and people fighting over nonsense.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.
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Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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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
Look, most of the time social media is just an amalgamation of AI slop, influencers begging for attention and people fighting over nonsense.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.
—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for amalgamation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
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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.
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Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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That's regardless of their pitch mix, velocities, or athletic ability.
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Screenwriter Jack Thorne, working from the character created by author Nancy Springer, throws all manner of secrets, sunken treasure and a British colonialism subplot into a convoluted mix.
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Its blends are built around protein, supplements and ingredients designed to do more than the old high-street formula of fruit, yoghurt and a sprinkle of something vaguely virtuous.
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The robot is a humanoid—its design is inspired by the human form—and its proportions are a blend of those of the median American male and those of the median American female.
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The tool is available in titanium alloy, copper, or stainless steel.
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At Mach 3, the aircraft’s skin could exceed temperatures of 300°C (572°F), hot enough to weaken conventional aluminum alloys.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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An unlikely combination of right-hander Gavin Hollowell, lefty Caleb Thielbar and right-hander Trent Thornton kept the Padres off the board over the final 2 2/3 innings to keep the game tied for the Cubs’ offense.
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That includes identifying a child abduction suspect in minutes, coordinating hurricane evacuations, or, right now, running the security fusion center for eight of the 11 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Kids love the age-specific kids' programming, Xbox lounge, Sesame Street characters, and enormous water park, while adults enjoy golf, scuba lessons, and 26 dining options, including casual beach spots and upscale fusion restaurants.
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Rather than simply changing how people communicate, access information, or complete transactions, AI increasingly contributes to analysis, synthesis, content creation, decision support, and problem solving.
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Women were complaining of redness, flakiness, or peeling with the use of tretinoin, a retinoid that promotes collagen synthesis and elastin renewal.
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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