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
How To Clean Porch Railings Porch railings can be made from wood, vinyl, composite, aluminum, or other metals. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Six modern replicas have also been completed, combining century-old plans with the latest in aluminum hulls, composite rigging, and sail technology. Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Noun
The Dow Jones industrial average edged up slightly, and the Nasdaq composite was nearly unchanged. Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Some of the characters from the TV show appear in the book, like Alison Arngrim’s Nellie Oleson (who was actually a composite of multiple girls Laura went to school with). Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 July 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
  • Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
  • Word is that like Samsung, Apple also will feature titanium alloy technology in its folding display.
    Mike Feibus, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Every batch begins with Rogers mixing the secret formula himself—still using his great-great-uncle’s handwritten instructions.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • Because the trail crosses three countries, most itineraries mix hut stays with nights in towns such as Chamonix, Courmayeur, or Champex.
    Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 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
  • Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
    Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk in several additions, beating after each addition.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The heat, the humidity, and the mile-high altitude of Mexico City would combine to create a tournament of bad football.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Ease on the power (there are five levels of assist), and the ride improves as the pedals combine with the rear hub, which is nearly silent at lower settings and emits only a slight whir at full power.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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