Synonyms of combinations

combinations

noun

plural of combination

1

as in mixtures

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things

a victory that was due to a combination of luck and planning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixtures
• mixes
• blends
• amalgamations
• alloys
• amalgams
• fusions
• compounds
• syntheses
• composites
• assortments
• cocktails
• admixtures
• emulsions
• intermixtures
• conflations
• melds
• absorptions
• mélanges
• mergers
• integrations
• varieties
• incorporations
• medleys
• coalescences
• concretions
• aggregations
• composts
• hashes
• patchworks
• accumulations
• coalitions
• homogenizations
• commixtures
• potpourris
• hodgepodges
• mishmashes
• mergences
• conglomerations
• half-and-halfs
• interfusions
• immixtures
• hotchpotches
• jumbles
• motleys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elements
• components
• ingredients
• constituents

2

as in mergers

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

the combination of mint and chocolate in a delicious dessert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mergers
• consolidations
• unifications
• mixtures
• amalgamations
• couplings
• blends
• unions
• connections
• syntheses
• mixes
• junctions
• fusions
• agglomerations
• reunifications
• intermixtures
• coalescences
• reunions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divisions
• partitions
• splits
• dissolutions
• partings
• breakups
• disconnections
• schisms
• scissions
• separations
• detachments
• disunions
• severances
• divorcements

3

as in cartels

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage

the companies formed a combination in an attempt to establish a monopoly in the rubber market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cartels
• syndicates
• partnerships
• conglomerates
• associations
• combines
• unions
• chains
• trusts
• organizations
• multinationals
• guilds
• megacorporations
• pools

4

as in alliances

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

a combination of citizens dedicated to fighting higher property taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alliances
• coalitions
• confederacies
• unions
• federations
• leagues
• partnerships
• combines
• groups
• axes
• blocs
• blocks
• confederations
• organizations
• associations
• fusions
• factions
• conspiracies
• wings
• sides
• cartels
• fronts
• syndicates
• cooperatives
• affiliations
• cabals
• trusts
• circuits
• juntos
• conferences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of combinations

Testing enough combinations to learn which matter used to take months. — Zoe Huang, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The successive combinations, industry experts have said, have been driven by desires to diversify economically, and keep up with expensive technology investments that have become necessary in the finance industry. — Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The Army plans to pair an autonomous mobility platform with interchangeable munitions pallets, allowing engineers to test different combinations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Its primary location, on Exchange Street, is its top-performing retail outlet in the US, but the smaller Drover location is where the team measures for custom boots in exotic skins and dozens of color combinations. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

To add a cozy, nostalgic element to your home, the designers are sharing the top color combinations that are making a comeback. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Avalo uses machine learning to analyze the cotton genome and identify combinations associated with traits such as heat tolerance, water and nitrogen efficiency, yield, fiber length and fiber strength. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

All three combinations would help improve United’s defensive discipline. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the research focused exclusively on pancreatic cancer, meaning the supplements may not have the same effect on chemotherapy for other cancer types or with different drug combinations. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026