AMALGAMS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

amalgams

noun

plural of amalgam

as in mixtures

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a church that is an amalgam of traditional and modern architectural styles

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Recent Examples of amalgams 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 In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034. — ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026 Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes. — Katy Hershberger august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hypersonics need more capacity Carbon-carbon composites can survive environments that push conventional aerospace materials to their limits.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
For example, standard plastics, composites, sealants, and lubricants manufactured on Earth will release trapped gases and volatile compounds, and rapidly degrade in Mars' near-vacuum.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of composites

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