amalgamations

noun

plural of amalgamation
as in mixtures
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 amalgamations But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 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 And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs. — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamations
  1. mixtures
  2. amalgams
  3. mixes
  4. blends
  5. alloys
  6. combinations
  7. fusions
Noun
  • The team experimented with various mixtures of sand and glue, the latter made from gelatin and yeast.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t worry about the chunky look to the newer potting soil mixtures, as this provides good soil aeration.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixtures
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
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of amalgams
Noun
  • What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fans know particular mixes and particular records from clubs, journeys, relationships and periods of their lives.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixes
Noun
  • Watch for detergent makers to market enzyme blends specifically engineered for cold, which would signal the industry sees cold water as the permanent default.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And whether homemade or store bought, different apple cider blends can vary widely in spice levels, sweetness, and tartness.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of blends
Noun
  • Scandium, a rare-earth element, is used in lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys, including in aerospace components, and in solid oxide fuel cells.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Chloride ions readily attack many alloys, while components around the oxygen-producing anode side are simultaneously subject to strongly oxidizing electrochemical potentials.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of alloys
Noun
  • In total, there are more than 10,000 drink combinations, according to the company’s website.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Combos are overwhelmingly made up of combinations of multiple sports contracts.
    — Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of combinations
Noun
  • Honoring Nigo’s work and influence, the exhibition analyzes and illustrates the cultural fusions that have shaped his lifework through fashion, music, and design — from Japanese craft and streetwear to vintage Americana and contemporary luxury.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fusions

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“Amalgamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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