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 descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.
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Katy Hershberger
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Katy Hershberger
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgams
Noun
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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Brands like Burt’s Bees have gained an incredible amount of market share in just a few decades, and researchers are exploring new wax-fat-and-oil mixtures, with an eye towards efficacy and sustainability.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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It was also equipped with the £7,210 ($9,721) 'Naim for Bentley’ audio system, a £3,215 ($4,334) Mulliner interior, the £2,000 ($2,696) dark chrome pack and £3,300 ($4,448) 22-inch alloys, all of which pushed the price to £244,100 ($329,053).—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This relaxed spot blends American and Italian flavors, serving up tasty subs, especially their famous cheesesteak.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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My work blends strategy, storytelling, and design to make every brand moment stick.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Different geographies lend themselves to different solutions and energy mixes.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The shelter said the 11-year-old pups are shepherd mixes who weigh about 60 pounds.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their experiments showed that certain combinations – like a benign image paired with a harmful question – could slip past the model’s safety filters.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Low‑boom physics, modern CFD, composites, and non‑afterburning engines did not exist at comparable maturity when Concorde was conceived.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Aug. 2025
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Also needed are materials that release antimicrobial agents when touched, including metals, polymers, and composites.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 May 2025
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“Amalgams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgams. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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