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
Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Polyester resins are everywhere, forming the matrix in glass-fiber composites used in everything from boat hulls and automotive body panels to roofing sheets and sanitary fixtures.
—Etiido Uko
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
Some are composites of multiple real people.
—Ivy Pochoda, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
With this new deal, GA-EMS will examine its advanced manufacturing processes for ceramic precursors, fibers and composites using resources from the DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at ORNL.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Beyond traditional asphalt composites, other options include metal shingles, wood shakes, clay and concrete tiles, and natural slate.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
In fact, materials scientists have demonstrated this armor to be stronger than the shells of most other mollusks, and even structurally complex in ways that rival advanced synthetic composites.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Eco-friendly and natural materials are in, while composites are out.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Polyester resins are everywhere, forming the matrix in glass-fiber composites used in everything from boat hulls and automotive body panels to roofing sheets and sanitary fixtures.
—Etiido Uko
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
Some are composites of multiple real people.
—Ivy Pochoda, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
With this new deal, GA-EMS will examine its advanced manufacturing processes for ceramic precursors, fibers and composites using resources from the DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at ORNL.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Beyond traditional asphalt composites, other options include metal shingles, wood shakes, clay and concrete tiles, and natural slate.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
In fact, materials scientists have demonstrated this armor to be stronger than the shells of most other mollusks, and even structurally complex in ways that rival advanced synthetic composites.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 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
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The big question will be how much of that wind mixes down to the surface.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Muonionalusta is an iron meteorite with iron-nickel alloys and traces of gallium, germanium and iridium, and its body displays the striking Widmanstätten pattern.—
Heather Barker,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, many conventional actuators rely on metallic materials such as shape-memory alloys.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mercury combines with Mars in your 6th House of Healthcare, pushing you to streamline tasks, speak up about workloads, and improve routines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The belt bag combines practicality with a sporty edge, designed to be worn around the waist or slung crossbody for hands-free ease.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 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
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Look no further than this two-story renovated machiya that masterfully blends old-school charm with modern, functional design.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Willard’s main slogan, one yet to adorn a T-shirt, blends two sometimes opposing concepts into six simple words.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This pilot integrates street outreach with supportive permanent housing, bypassing transitional shelter placements.—
Barbara A. Blair,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The show integrates songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chemical reactions from the combinations can cause dangerous fumes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading for the best combinations this season.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Composites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composites. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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