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 Widow’s Bay has its own such killer in the form of the Boogeyman, a kind of amalgamation of Halloween’s Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, the killer found in (most of) the Friday the 13th movies (a series that almost certainly wouldn’t have existed without the success of Carpenter’s Halloween). — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026 Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade. — 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 Broadway has long represented the spectacular amalgamation of the best of human creativity—theater, music, dance, design, costuming, and more—executed to the highest degree. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation

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Noun

The nonprofit founded by Stan Karter, Jerry Temaner and Gordon Quinn (the name is an amalgam of the founders’ last names) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

The name came from the orange stripe painted across the 55-gallon drums where the chemical mix was stored.

— Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Guest lists of hundreds of people and celebrations lasting up to three or four days are hardly uncommon, usually a mix of traditional rituals and elaborate parties.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Specialized rainwater-collection trays have also been designed using a blend of bamboo and wood fibers to help sparse rainfall reach deeper soil layers.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Watch for launches that lead with the payload (a peptide complex, a growth factor blend) and treat spicules as the delivery mechanism, not the hero.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Word is that like Samsung, Apple also will feature titanium alloy technology in its folding display.

— Mike Feibus, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

Few other local events offer the same combination of recognition, fashion, performances and fellowship.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
That combination of durability and strikeout production made Walsh one of the more accomplished pitchers available after the draft concluded.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

The fusion of adventure, wildlife and culture is what draws people to us.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
In certain metal samples, fusion occurred about a quintillion times—a 1 followed by 18 zeroes—more often than in reactions without a host material.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of fusion

Noun

By 2036, our synthesis of data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Upwork, and MBO Partners projections suggests nearly half of American workers will do some form of freelance or independent work while traditional full-time employment shrinks.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
This amino acid is particularly important for protein synthesis, muscle growth, and post-workout muscle recovery.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026

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