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
Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The site’s composite ranking lists him as the No. 60 offensive tackle and No. 731 player in the class.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Pro machines are generally made from carbon composites and don’t feature kickstands.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
Next up is Blender, an open-source 3D content creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, and compositing.
—PCMAG, 19 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Hawaii The state of Hawaii ranked number five with a composite score of 94.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The site’s composite ranking lists him as the No. 60 offensive tackle and No. 731 player in the class.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
The bodywork is formed from hemp-fiber composites, bio-resins, and bamboo elements, creating a lightweight yet structurally formidable exoskeleton.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Pro machines are generally made from carbon composites and don’t feature kickstands.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Last is Blender, an open-source 3D content creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, and compositing.
—PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
Next up is Blender, an open-source 3D content creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, and compositing.
—PCMAG, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
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Samarium Samarium-cobalt alloys are on a US list of critical metals for potential stockpiling.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles The standout element is Omega’s proprietary Bronze Gold alloy, composed of 37.5 percent gold, copper, palladium and silver.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood has never been shy about mixing brash nationalism with over-the-top violence, a tendency best displayed in The Patriot when Mel Gibson rallies the Continental Army troops by waving a Betsy Ross flag, then uses that same flag to gore Jason Isaacs’s horse.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to a 2024 report, the global clean label ingredients market is projected to reach $69.3 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.—
Ellie Rubenstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Talking with a mixture of focus and intensity in his face, James looked at the practice court and was asked if the necessary ingredients to win him a fifth NBA championship were in the room.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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When that combined with normal pollution levels, street vendors, other outdoor workers and a 7-year-old boy all came in wheezing and coughing.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Something their protagonists have in common with great fictional detectives is an unorthodox set of personal habits, combined with an idiosyncratically skewed moral compass.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Convey, at its core, is an amalgam of all these endeavors.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Is there a half-price sale on matcha green tea cream frappuccino blended beverage coffees with soya milk?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag By Hannah Jackson Celebrity Style Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo By Christian Allaire As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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