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
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
Solid-state batteries replace liquid with solid electrolytes like ceramics, polymers, or composites.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 18 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
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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
Solid-state batteries replace liquid with solid electrolytes like ceramics, polymers, or composites.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 18 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
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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The machine mixes the ingredients continuously around a cooling cylinder, causing tiny ice crystals to form rather than freezing the liquid into a big solid block.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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These include egg replaces for baking and cookie mixes to which customers can just add water and vegan butter at home to make their own Maya’s Cookies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Medical applications exploit tantalum; white aerospace applications utilize tantalum alloys in high-temperature turbine components.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ is set to get a significant refresh next week, as the company further integrates Hulu into its streaming platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Move pillows to a new location, transition covers to reflect the change in seasons, try new throw blanket and pillow combinations, swap curtains from two different rooms—so many possibilities.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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After hours of experimenting with countless flavor syrup combinations, the family developed a solid set of flights and rotating specialties.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Composites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composites. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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