as in mixtures
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 mixes
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 composites
Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Encore was established in 2020 as one of those companies, quickly branching out with a three-brand lineup of adventure-ready trailers built using all aluminum and composites, zero wood.
—New Atlas, 1 June 2026
Those kinds of composites are always frustrating, because the composites never make any sense.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Some are composites assembled from multiple dinosaurs or replica bones to create the illusion of a more complete skeleton.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Basalt composites already have industrial applications in marine structures, rebar systems, and fire-resistant materials due to corrosion resistance and chemical stability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Earlier nighttime-light maps were often composites produced years apart, but Black Marble processes daily observations, giving researchers a much more dynamic view of Earth's changing nightscape, according to the project overview page.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
By developing a process to cut these composites into building elements, Lendager's company slashed the project's carbon dioxide footprint when compared to using an aluminum or motorized system.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The structure is largely manufactured from carbon composites.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
The wrestling coach at the American school in Tokyo, Ernst’s glamorous courtesan Chizuko, and many of the characters are composites.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Encore was established in 2020 as one of those companies, quickly branching out with a three-brand lineup of adventure-ready trailers built using all aluminum and composites, zero wood.
—New Atlas, 1 June 2026
Those kinds of composites are always frustrating, because the composites never make any sense.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Some are composites assembled from multiple dinosaurs or replica bones to create the illusion of a more complete skeleton.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Basalt composites already have industrial applications in marine structures, rebar systems, and fire-resistant materials due to corrosion resistance and chemical stability.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Earlier nighttime-light maps were often composites produced years apart, but Black Marble processes daily observations, giving researchers a much more dynamic view of Earth's changing nightscape, according to the project overview page.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 May 2026
By developing a process to cut these composites into building elements, Lendager's company slashed the project's carbon dioxide footprint when compared to using an aluminum or motorized system.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The structure is largely manufactured from carbon composites.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Verb
So, what allows the Structeryx FRP composites to exceed standard composite performance?
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composites
Noun
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The researchers note that lignin often degrades during extraction, while most current processing methods produce complicated mixtures of chemical compounds rather than simple, high-value molecules suitable for large-scale manufacturing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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Using a knife or skewer, swirl cherry preserves into the ice cream mixtures.—
Annie Krumhardt Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The film marked the first time that RZA from Wu-Tang Clan scored a film, and the music mixes crime-jazz allure, spaghetti Western drama and hip-hop beats for a truly unique sound.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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With Clive Owen in the antagonist role of Dalton Russell, the film locks into a clever heist that mixes elements of Heat, Ocean's 11 (2001), and more into something that's distinctly a Lee joint.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The alloys have successfully met the demanding strength and durability requirements of General Motors’ new low-mass, high-efficiency (LMHE) medium-duty truck engine.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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In addition, unlike older designs that use traditional alloys, Fyne Audio utilizes newer high-performance materials to push audio performance further.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The cocktail combines smoky mezcal, bright citrus, tropical mango liqueur, and a sparkling finish from prosecco, creating a balance of bold flavors and bright energy.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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One of my current favorites is the Cerave Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint, which combines SPF 30 with a lightweight, glowy tint.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This woven crossbody blends fashion and function with ease.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Designed to complement the surrounding 1930’s Art Deco architecture that defines Rockefeller Center, the clock seamlessly blends Rolex's signature design language with the historic aesthetic of this highly recognizable destination.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.—
Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
Verb
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Then, the app seamlessly integrates them into your budget.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The system integrates navigation, communications, processing, and autonomous decision-making into a single framework.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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“Composites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composites. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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