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

On the other hand, for the stubborn combinations of metals needed to create high-entropy alloys, there is neither enough time nor movement for the ingredients to blend properly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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

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

The spa, wrapped in glowing green marble, offers a peaceful escape where therapists personalize treatments using blends of Biologique Recherche products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
There have been several releases over the years, including Explorer, a 6-year-old bourbon, and multiple batches of the Legacy series, which are blends of aged whiskeys.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Definition of blends

Noun

Bagged salad mixes and kits, raspberries, fresh basil, green onions and snow peas have all been linked to previous outbreaks, health officials say.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Raspberries, basil, salad mixes — like vegetable trays and coleslaw — cilantro, berry and fruit mixes, lettuce and snap peas have all been linked to outbreaks in the past.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of mixes

Noun

Bobby and Barry Bonds are considered one of the greatest father-son combinations in baseball history.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Some nutrients help your body absorb others more efficiently, while certain cooking methods and ingredient combinations unlock compounds that are otherwise difficult to use.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Definition of combinations

Noun

It is increasingly used in composites, coatings, electronics, batteries, and energy storage technologies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
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