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
Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Citigroup was the most prominent financial stock on Morgan Stanley’s screen, with an earnings surprise composite score in the 93rd percentile.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
To do this, Schlatter overlaid the crowding composites tracked by Citi.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 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
Schlittler was drafted as the SP32 in composite ADP, but he should be treated as a top-20 starter for the rest of the season.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Citigroup was the most prominent financial stock on Morgan Stanley’s screen, with an earnings surprise composite score in the 93rd percentile.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Since the end of February, the three major stock market indices — the Standard & Poor’s 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq composite — have fallen by a few percentage points.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
To do this, Schlatter overlaid the crowding composites tracked by Citi.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 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
Noun
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An eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive put the power down through alloy wheels and electronic air suspension.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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New aluminum alloys were created for several components, including new pistons, and the adoption of titanium over steel led to a 40% reduction in rotating mass.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Temperatures will drop significantly heading into Saturday, and rain may mix with wet snow as the weekend begins.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some dealers leaned into it, mixing drawings into their booths, while others stuck to prints.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the best strength exercises to target such groups are compound, multijoint movements such as squats, lunges, deadlifts, hamstring curls, rows, lat pull-downs, chest presses, and push-ups, Occhipinti says.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to industry projections cited by SK Hynix, the HBM market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 33% between 2025 and 2030.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lab testing indicated the swab was found to contain a mixture of three DNA profiles, which police believe came from Federline, Eve and an unknown individual, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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This mixture is safe for pets and kids in small amounts but the sugar may also attract ants, so monitor its use closely.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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China's strategic and commercial oil stocks, combined with barrels in transit, cover well over 120 days of net imports, said Dan Wang, China director at Eurasia Group.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa and salt.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 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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And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos, an unclassifiable amalgam of essay, memoir, and devotional that’s been catching my breath on every other page.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Consider the island vibes and shakerato riffs of Wonderift Coffee in Ahwatukee, while on Grand Avenue, Malegría Cafe blends Salvadorian horchata lattes, reflecting how local coffee culture is embracing Latin influences.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Because the coating essentially behaves like a dye, it can also be designed to blend with different architectural styles to match the aesthetics of a certain area.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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