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
Garden centers sometimes sell dedicated gopher repellent sprays, but fish emulsion, blood meal, castor oil, hot peppers, and predator urine may also help repel gophers.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Jabbour recommends a fish emulsion.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
When heated, the emulsion can be sprayed into a pothole to seal it.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Organic compost and fish emulsion are also recommended.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Jabbour recommends a fish emulsion.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
When heated, the emulsion can be sprayed into a pothole to seal it.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Organic compost and fish emulsion are also recommended.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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The job of transit ambassador entails a mixture of responsibilities not necessarily implied by the name.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In a large bowl stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive put the power down through alloy wheels and electronic air suspension.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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New aluminum alloys were created for several components, including new pistons, and the adoption of titanium over steel led to a 40% reduction in rotating mass.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jamie’s blends retail with a casual bistro atmosphere.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Sabres were in the mix for the top spot in the Eastern Conference before Carolina secured the position by earning a point in a shootout loss at Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These songs evince the mix of pop virtuosity and indie sleaze that would eventually make Larsson a cult artist, part of the lineage of straight white girls who are embraced as guardian angels for the gay club scene.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos, an unclassifiable amalgam of essay, memoir, and devotional that’s been catching my breath on every other page.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its combination of inventiveness and mundanity reminds him of the early films of the Lumière brothers, who paved the way for modern cinema with their invention of the cinematograph.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The 5-foot-9 ball handler was arguably the best point of attack defender in the country this season, using her combination of length, quickness and tenacity to earn all-SEC defensive first-team honors.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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