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

Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
When mixtures of rare earth elements were introduced into the layered manganese oxide, the heavier elements—with their smaller hydration shells—fit more comfortably inside the narrow channels and bound tightly to the material.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

Noun

Scandium can be added to aluminum to produce lightweight alloys with higher strength and heat resistance, making the material useful in aerospace applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 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

Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
This week in metro Atlanta, attend the anniversary party for a popular Alpharetta coffee shop, celebrate Indonesian Independence Day at Gula and learn to make your own spice blends.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of blends

Noun

The lefty featured one of his more diverse mixes of the season, still leaning on his changeup (37) and four-seam fastball (29) but mixing in plenty of sliders (16) and sinkers (14).

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
The latter is now also available in limited-edition silver leaf, a fresh tribute to her beloved high-low mixes.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixes

Noun

Eligibility depends on a detailed checklist of body mass index thresholds, specific combinations of chronic conditions, and prior treatment histories.

— Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
That approach has become increasingly common across premium Scotch as distilleries look beyond traditional age statements to create limited editions that highlight particular maturation techniques or cask combinations.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of combinations

Noun

Its brand includes a leading portfolio of roofing shingles, fiberglass composites and residential doors.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Stronger, more effective composites for electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and airplanes are being produced by lightweight, radiation-tolerant nanomaterials and metamaterials honed for spacecraft, which also reduce weight and increase range.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026