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
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Freshmen-high school rank needs to be top 25% or a composite ACT score of 23 or higher.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 971 points, or 2.5%, while losses for Tesla and Nvidia helped drag the Nasdaq composite down 2.6%.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
That composite picture helps visualize the temperature, pressure, speed, and magnetic field strength at different altitudes of the Sun.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Freshmen-high school rank needs to be top 25% or a composite ACT score of 23 or higher.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 971 points, losing 2.48 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite suffered similar percentage drops.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 971 points, or 2.5%, while losses for Tesla and Nvidia helped drag the Nasdaq composite down 2.6%.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
Noun
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Scandium is used in aluminum alloys for aerospace parts, while yttrium is used in LEDs and solid oxide fuel cells, according to Stanford Advanced Materials, a scandium supplier.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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As an All-in-One 14-port docking station there are plenty of ports housed withing the square and compact aluminum alloy case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The voracious Mubi is increasingly mixing in TV to its platform.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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His most recent fixation, food plots, keeps him from going solo into the turkey woods when there’s seed to spread or fertilizer to mix.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The company is forecasted to deliver a compound annual growth rate of 11% in net unit openings over the next three years, positioning it to exceed 20,000 outlets by 2026.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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GameChanger has had a compound annual growth rate of 40% since 2017, Hobart added.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 May 2025
Noun
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As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Fill cabbage leaves with meat and rice mixture, one at a time, starting with the largest leaves.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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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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Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The key to Coachella fashion is an amalgamation of trends culminating together in one place.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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To Hagar, the dream wasn’t merely an amalgamation of Eddie Van Halen memories seeping out of his subconsciousness.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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