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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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Tencel and modal blends are trending for Royo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Varying gas amounts and altitudes create blends like pink, purple and white.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 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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No doubt Nelson was in trouble, but referee Robert Boyle called an end to the fight as Nelson ate some hard combinations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Glee crew has faced losses over the years — including the deaths of core cast members Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera — but various alums have found time to reunite in different combinations since the show ended.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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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 16 Sep. 2025.
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