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 Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences. — Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026 Boston’s tony South End is a wonderful amalgamation of a neighborhood that feels straight out of a European enclave. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation

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Noun

Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
As is the case with many of China’s policies, there is often a large gulf between words and deeds, and studying China’s history with rare earths reveals the amalgam of competing priorities that have shaped its policy.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Crews recently used a supersonic air tool to de-compact the ground around the tree’s roots, then injected a kelp mixture to add nutrients to the soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.

— Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Powered by Uniflavon—a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that have anti-irritation properties—the formula also contains magnolia to calm visible signs of irritation.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The serpentinization reactions can generate native metals such as iron and the iron-nickel alloy awaruite (which can contain palladium, too).

— Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

Each contains a proprietary ingredient combination named VitaMega Complex, consisting of vitamin-C rich Kakadu plum, inositol to strengthen the hair fiber, and sacha inchi, an omega-dense oil that nourishes hair.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
The combination of the two would make for a striking dual showcase for any actor — let alone one whose big break happened just a few months ago, following decades of putting in the work.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Twist Bioscience, in South San Francisco, received 1,260 of them, grew them as antibody fusions in human cells instead, and ran them on a different sensor format entirely.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Not bad for a story which begins with a waiter crossing a busy Los Angeles thoroughfare, and placing some Japanese-Peruvian fusion fare in a lift.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of fusion

Noun

As part of this designation, Washington should establish a coordinating council for the biotechnology sector that includes DNA synthesis providers, AI model developers, genomic data platforms, cloud lab operators, and high-containment laboratories.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
What comes back is a synthesis of whatever frameworks exist in the indexed literature.

— Camden Kaminsky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of synthesis

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