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
Laminate uses a thin, composite top layer printed to look like wood grain. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Quartz countertops are a composite product manufactured in a factory. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 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
  • The team also developed another alloy designed for hotter sections of jet engines, where temperatures can reach 1,832°F (1,000°C).
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • It’s crafted from a single piece of zinc alloy, which is known for being durable, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion.
    Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Yankee Stadium in the Bronx keeps expanding its vendor lineup, mixing classic New York fare with viral novelty items.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Stock futures are mixed this morning as semiconductor stocks weigh on the market.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 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
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 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
  • The architect designed almost 170 custom wood furnishings for the house in a style that blended harmoniously with the architecture.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Starting out in the early days of the pandemic, Stickler, now 31, built her brand on blending humor and heart.
    Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026

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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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