Definition of compositenext
as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs

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composite

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noun

composite

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verb

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Recent Examples of composite
Adjective
Quartz countertops are a composite product manufactured in a factory. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 It is usually made of plastic or composite material, though some are metal like your VW. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
Noun
The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Meet Richard and Sarah, both in their late 50s, and a composite of many of these conversations. Brian Lasher, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
The Visual Effects Society has composited its 2026 career honorees. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026 Our last remaining test is Blender, an open-source 3D content creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, and compositing. PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for composite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
Adjective
  • Traitors is about the gullible and the skeptical working together to sieve the fraudulent from the truthful, an amalgamated nightmare of village idiots locking themselves in the stocks and pelting each other with rotten fruit.
    Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • That is roughly 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade cobalt sulfate and 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The drinks are prepared like instant coffee, can be made hot or cold, and mixed with milk or water.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • Over the past decade high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals have fueled luxury’s demand, increasing in number at a compound annual growth rate of 8 percent.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • This number expanded at a compound annual growth rate north of 7% for the past 25 years.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.
    Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Increasingly the two are combined into multi-orbit networks, with room for operators old and new — from Viasat to Astranis.
    Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Cook the veggies and potatoes until tender, then blend until velvety.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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