coalescence

noun

Definition of coalescencenext
as in fusion

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Recent Examples of coalescence Despite his individual excellence, Forsberg deferred to the Kings’ recent coalescence. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 Spike focused on important design features with a major focus on geometry, including features like a long nose and high sweep, and a custom tail volume and multi-lobe lift distribution, aiming to reduce shock coalescence. — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalescence
  1. fusion
  2. synthesis
  3. mixture
  4. amalgamation
  5. mix
  6. blend
  7. agglomeration
  8. consolidation
Noun
  • Colorful fish ponds frame the mahogany open-air dining room—there's a fine-dining menu of Bajan, African, and European fusion feasts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • This binary consists of a pre-main-sequence star that has gathered mass but hasn't yet triggered the fusion of hydrogen to helium in its core, and its companion, a red dwarf star.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of fusion
Noun
  • This synthesis helps students achieve fluency milestones more quickly than traditional digital models.
    — Matthew Kayser July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Writing orchestral music, even faux-orchestral music using samplers and synthesis, is radically different from songwriting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of synthesis
Noun
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Food and drink Breakfast and dinner are served at Casa del Rio, the restaurant in the main building, and feature a mix of local Costa Rican specialties and international dishes, including a solid burger.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Moreno used a mix of Bellami Professional Tape-Ins and Wefts in shades Chocolate Rebel and Dark Brown to add length and fullness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • Michigan gas prices have been hovering above the national average; even with the state backing off from the usual expensive summer blend fuel requirement for Metro Detroit this summer.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • Transport is the mainstay of agglomeration growth and overall harmonious spatial development.
    — Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • At the lower end of the scale, some very small galaxies could be mistaken for globular clusters—agglomerations of up to a few million stars that form alongside galaxies.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Definition of agglomeration
Noun
  • Clissold also said consolidation periods in the market may help the market take some froth out of certain sectors.
    — Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The speculation, which comes amid seismic industry consolidation, follows rumors that Netflix was eyeing Lionsgate.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Definition of consolidation

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