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adjective

käm-ˈpä-zət How to pronounce composite (audio)
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

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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composite

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verb

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
Adjective
Each sector module acts as a composite unit rather than a simple vessel segment. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 Learn about the Mongolian composite bow and the distinctive thumb-release technique still practiced across Central Asia. — Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Noun
The collaboration, called BioShoes4All, brought together 69 partners working across sectors, including design, biological resources, leather, polymer, composites, chemical products, machine manufacturers, logistics and waste recovery. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 The annual report ranks each state based on a composite of all 13 factors. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 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
  1. amalgamated
  2. alloy
  3. mix
  4. compound
  5. mixture
  6. combine
  7. amalgam
  8. blend
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
Definition of amalgamated
Noun
  • The team then fabricated thin films of the alloys to test whether these predicted atomic pairs actually formed.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Luca Bindi, an earth scientist at the University of Florence in Italy, found the alloy while collecting microscopic debris from along the beaches of Hiroshima Bay.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
Definition of alloy
Verb
  • Plant it in loose, fast-draining soil mixed with perlite, pumice, or orchid bark, or a combination of all, to keep the roots from rotting.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Then add a very small amount of your foundation or concealer of choice and mix them together in the palm of your hand or on a palette.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Adjective
  • According to Research and Markets, the global premium denim jeans market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 5 percent through 2030.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 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
Definition of compound
Noun
  • With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until just combined; stir in pecans.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Noun
  • Disability literature shows that the disability experience is not one of limitations, but an amalgam of different ways of moving through the world, and surely of value to all of us, disabled and nondisabled alike.
    — Kenny Fries, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • The nonprofit founded by Stan Karter, Jerry Temaner and Gordon Quinn (the name is an amalgam of the founders’ last names) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of amalgam
Verb
  • Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Swaggy Sie, who reflected on his larger-than-life personality, unwavering belief in his hometown, and impact, hosted the event, which blended luxury fashion, live performances, philanthropy, and storytelling.
    — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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