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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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never mix with other cleaners or chemical products.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These stocks are expected to have a compound annual growth rate for dividends and free cash flow/earnings per share of at least 5% from 2024 through 2026.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to Verified Market Research, the global organic cannabis market was valued at $6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $11 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4% during the forecasted period from 2024 to 2031.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Swift herself received a version of the same mixture when she was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Russell came up with a paint mixture that delivered a glaze-like sheen, making the paintings otherworldly.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Massacre, enslavement, rape, kidnapping of women and children, combined with starvation and disease, more than decimated native nations.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
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
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Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And This is 40 captures such an amalgamation perfectly.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This terrifying amalgamation of Sue and Elisabeth takes the stage at the New Year's Eve show, where it is ridiculed by the audience.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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