as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
milk is basically an oil-in-water emulsion
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Recent Examples of emulsion
After being flash-fried to a delectable crunch, they’re tossed in a Scotch bonnet and lemon pepper emulsion and sprinkled with dry lemon pepper for a bold, zesty finish.
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Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Food scientists have long been both fascinated and puzzled by the complex behaviors of edible foams and emulsions such as mayonnaise, ice cream.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
The texture feels a bit richer on the skin than some of the thinner formulas on this list—similar to a face lotion or emulsion—leaving skin soft and smooth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The unusual materials, interacting with emulsion, and oil and acrylic paints, borrow from Post-Impressionist exploration of light and color to depict the verisimilitude of nature.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Food scientists have long been both fascinated and puzzled by the complex behaviors of edible foams and emulsions such as mayonnaise, ice cream.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
The texture feels a bit richer on the skin than some of the thinner formulas on this list—similar to a face lotion or emulsion—leaving skin soft and smooth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The unusual materials, interacting with emulsion, and oil and acrylic paints, borrow from Post-Impressionist exploration of light and color to depict the verisimilitude of nature.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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Brush butter mixture over tops of rolls and sprinkle with parsley.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Once the mixture is combined, add peanut butter and continue to mix until combined.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The reborn Mini also benefits from a suspension system tuned for modern comfort, upgraded brakes with vented and grooved 8.4-inch rotors, and a set of new alloy wheels designed by Callum.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Chrome molybdenum and chrome vanadium steels are both steel alloys that are used in high-end tools.—
Gabriel Morgan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade Fresca: Refreshing lemonade made with agave nectar and a strawberry puree fruit blend, infused with fresh strawberries and basil.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The selection fulfilled a years-long expectation that Flagg — with a generational blend of size, athleticism and play-making prowess — would become a first-overall pick.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Cars 2 throws far too many characters into the mix, resulting in a frustratingly overlong and underwhelming movie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Additionally, gamers can gift Raze mix tapes that start arena battles.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Lobel’s Original is located at 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center, which is an amalgam of restaurants, bars and take-out shops including Daily Provisions, Madras Dosa, Tipsy Baker and Ace’s Pizza.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Spielberg’s amalgam of Friday-night-appointment moviegoing, Saturday-matinee excitement, and Sunday-morning wooziness still feels like an apex predator unto itself.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The universe containing Marty and Felicia is only in Chuck's head — an amalgamation of people and experiences from throughout his life.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cecconi relies upon the fastball/slider combination the most.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Relationships have shifted, things have been learned, and combinations of characters - look for a lovely and unexpected scene between Platt and Gillian Jacobs as Richie's ex-wife, Tiffany, for instance - mix and drift apart and back together.—
Linda Holmes,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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