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
This terrifying amalgamation of Sue and Elisabeth takes the stage at the New Year's Eve show, where it is ridiculed by the audience.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
That the main character is named Ali and the gardener that eventually usurps his reality is called Reza speaks of two souls existing inside one body, as the director’s first name is the amalgamation of these two names: Alireza.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
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As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
That the main character is named Ali and the gardener that eventually usurps his reality is called Reza speaks of two souls existing inside one body, as the director’s first name is the amalgamation of these two names: Alireza.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag
By Hannah Jackson
Celebrity Style
Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo
By Christian Allaire
As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
Noun
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Fill cabbage leaves with meat and rice mixture, one at a time, starting with the largest leaves.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Grammy-winning engineer Ryan Hewitt was commissioned by the band’s Big Brother Recordings Ltd. label to re-create the mixes from scratch, spending 18 months on the ambitious project.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Kraft Buffalo Style Mayonnaise Fans of buffalo wings will enjoy this thick, smooth blend.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Noun
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That combination makes this year’s loans especially expensive.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Noun
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That is, a fusion reaction that fuses a hydrogen nucleus and a boron-11 atom instead of two atoms of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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The Slow Roasted Eggplant — happily still available this month — was a surprise on a Korean fusion menu.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Eligible innovations span a wide range of areas, including generative AI tools for screenwriting and voice synthesis, virtual production, post-production software and equipment, as well as next-generation streaming platforms.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Another member of his lab left to take a job at a Chinese gene synthesis firm.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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