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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 use carbon-fiber composites in both the wings and stabilizing tails.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
To do this, Schlatter overlaid the crowding composites tracked by Citi.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 use carbon-fiber composites in both the wings and stabilizing tails.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
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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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The couple adopted two black lab mixes from Humane Animal Partners in Delaware.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Busch and his team successfully identified three alloys that resist crystallization and possess the properties required to reliably 3D print fully glass-like metallic motor components.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This approach combines the superior surface properties of tungsten with the structural and economic advantages of other materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gomez uses one pump all over her entire face and blends it in with the new Soft Touch Makeup Blending Sponge.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
1 Apr. 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
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The production system integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints, ensuring both efficiency and quality control.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Composites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composites. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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