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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Most are either composites of or departures from the characters in Ware’s novel.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Carbitex Flexible carbon fiber composites company Carbitex has named Adrienne Cristofoli as vice president of marketing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Chemistry plays an important role at MasterCraft, explains composites engineer Jade Pearson.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The Carbitex composites are used in performance footwear by FootJoy, The North Face, Saucony, Adidas, among others.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Also needed are materials that release antimicrobial agents when touched, including metals, polymers, and composites.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2025
Noun
Testing strength in nature Preliminary work by HAW Kiel and Nuebold Yachtbau has already investigated replacing fiberglass composites with sustainable natural fiber materials, such as flax fibers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Having started as a wooden-boat builder in 1956, Italy’s Comitti yard on Lake Como migrated to modern composites in 2002 and now walks the line between classic looks and contemporary layouts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Most are either composites of or departures from the characters in Ware’s novel.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Carbitex Flexible carbon fiber composites company Carbitex has named Adrienne Cristofoli as vice president of marketing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Chemistry plays an important role at MasterCraft, explains composites engineer Jade Pearson.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The Carbitex composites are used in performance footwear by FootJoy, The North Face, Saucony, Adidas, among others.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Also needed are materials that release antimicrobial agents when touched, including metals, polymers, and composites.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composites
Noun
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The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The series mixes the fun and chaos of family life with the excitement and adventure of the typical superhero show.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last week, Flory released the barn-dance project Man of Visions, a 10-track album that mixes bluegrass with folk, Appalachia with Texas.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Poppy seed dressing, popularized in the 1950s, combines sugar, vinegar, mustard, onion and oil with poppy seeds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The result is a Biggie Bag jingle that blends 80s hip-hop, disco and the KC native’s comedic appeal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Today, Peru blends its rich past with an eye toward the future, aiming to preserve this cultural and natural wonderland for generations of adventurers to come.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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BioLife integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and care delivery.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Composites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composites. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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