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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as in alloy
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a striking composite of two separate images
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch
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Recent Examples of composite
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The composite sketches show what appear to be two males, one of whom with an unknown tattoo on his chest that is partially covered by his shirt.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 May 2026
C.c. Weiss
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026
The following year, the Swiss Mad watch—sporting a case made from a composite infused with real Swiss cheese and a red fumé dial echoing the Swiss flag—mocked the loose standards behind the Swiss Made label, which require only half a watch’s components originate in the country.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
The computer images were printed directly onto a VistaVision negative and cut into the movie, while the backgrounds were composited onto the Kodaliths on an animation stand, and, again, frame by frame.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Cops at first released a composite sketch of the suspect, but on Thursday released Jones’ mugshot.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
The composite sketches show what appear to be two males, one of whom with an unknown tattoo on his chest that is partially covered by his shirt.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
In place of wood framing, Oliver's zero-wood construction relies on a lightweight carbon-core honeycomb composite to deliver strength and reinforcement in critical zones without worry of the mold or decay that can affect wood.
—C.c. Weiss
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026
The following year, the Swiss Mad watch—sporting a case made from a composite infused with real Swiss cheese and a red fumé dial echoing the Swiss flag—mocked the loose standards behind the Swiss Made label, which require only half a watch’s components originate in the country.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
Verb
Our last remaining test is Blender, an open-source 3D content creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, and compositing.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
The computer images were printed directly onto a VistaVision negative and cut into the movie, while the backgrounds were composited onto the Kodaliths on an animation stand, and, again, frame by frame.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
Adjective
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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
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Its distinctive rectangular case and dial are crafted from 750 honey gold, the brand’s proprietary alloy.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Guests to the 79th edition will find, on the sixth floor of the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, a sweeping, 3,770-square-foot suite decorated to conjure up the atmosphere of a Riviera view, with shades of sky blue mixed with white.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Another option is to mix matcha powder in your favorite frosting or cheesecake recipe.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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That marks the 22nd consecutive year of increases with a compound annual growth rate of 8% over that period, Travelers said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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According to Precedence Research, agentic AI is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 44 percent over the next decade, reaching a global market size of roughly $200 billion by 2034.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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To prepare it, dissolve two teaspoons of matcha in ¼ cup cold water, then pour the mixture over two scoops of vanilla ice cream.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Quickly smash butter into flour mixture with your fingers, working until largest pieces are about the size of a pea.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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In the regular season, Pannek, Taylor Heise, Grace Zumwinkle, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Britta Curl-Salemme combined for 65 goals — more than Toronto, New York and Seattle scored all season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 May 2026
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During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The result is a travel category that blends science, culture and slow tourism.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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