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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgams

Noun

New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

Noun

Broadly speaking, resource discussions often focus on three categories of asteroid — water-rich carbonaceous asteroids, metallic asteroids rich in iron-nickel alloys, and stony asteroids that contain iron, nickel, and magnesium.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
At Mach 3, the aircraft’s skin could exceed temperatures of 300°C (572°F), hot enough to weaken conventional aluminum alloys.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026

Definition of alloys

Noun

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

Definition of amalgamations

Noun

Buff blends diagnostics and the latest and most significant findings in functional medicine with conventional medicine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Dollar Tree carries a surprising lineup of protein-forward snacks, including shakes, jerky, nut blends, protein bars and ready-to-eat meal kits, that can quietly do a lot of nutritional work for a buck or two.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of blends

Noun

State and national trends Previous outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad mixes/kits, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions, MDHSS has noted.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of mixes

Noun

There is also the reality that all public dining is in some fashion immersive, usually requiring varying combinations of engagement, communication and presentation.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
For example, SeniorMatch states that all members must complete photo verification before interacting with others, while other platforms may use different combinations of account verification, profile review, or identity-confirmation tools.

— Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of combinations

Noun

The report frames plant fibers as a broader industrial materials category with applications spanning insulation, packaging, filtration, composites and consumer goods in addition to apparel.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026