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
In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.
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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
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
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Move up to Centre-Line trim for an additional £2,500 and the CX-5 gains 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Midcentury furniture from designer Sergio Rodrigues blends with practical design features and natural materials.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Many cookware brands use proprietary coating blends and don’t fully disclose what’s inside them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The animals were taken in on May 18, per Flagler County deputies, who said Loveman surrendered 48 small dogs comprised mainly of Chihuahuas, Beagles and Yorkie mixes.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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For this style, jet black mixes with a super light brown for a look with lots of contrast.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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In many of the clips, Sawyer can be seen being launched several feet into the air while performing flips, twists and one-arm stunt combinations that leave viewers both impressed and horrified in the comments.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The ceilings feature custom color combinations and eight shooting stars, including one that stretches the entire length of the cabin—a first for Rolls-Royce.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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By developing a process to cut these composites into building elements, Lendager's company slashed the project's carbon dioxide footprint when compared to using an aluminum or motorized system.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Hence these might require the use of exotic materials like ceramic matrix composites or carbon fibers (which have melting temperatures around 3,500 K).—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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“Amalgams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgams. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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