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
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
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
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Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for amalgamation
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
Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.
—
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 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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Pile the chickpea mixture in the center and add cheese, tomatoes and lettuce.
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The medical examiner determined her death was the result of immersion in water and a toxic mixture of drugs.
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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft saw losses between 2% and 5% on a mix of AI concerns and higher yields, which tend not to bode well for growth stocks.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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This linen-blend striped shirt might inspire you to take a stroll by the Seine.
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At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.
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Clean These days, many alloy-aluminum cleaning compounds are safe to use on chrome.
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.
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The pandemic, in combination with soaring beef prices, had decimated barbecue joints that once peppered the East Bay.
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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