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
For the second course, guests will be served spring herbed ravioli that includes ricotta cheese, morels and parmesan emulsion.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
An immersion blender can also help to bring the emulsion back together.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The ingredients in mayonnaise — an emulsion of oil, eggs and acid (lemon juice or vinegar) — can easily replace those individual components in cake batter, especially chocolate cake where the cocoa powder can mask any hint of mayonnaise.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
An immersion blender can also help to bring the emulsion back together.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The ingredients in mayonnaise — an emulsion of oil, eggs and acid (lemon juice or vinegar) — can easily replace those individual components in cake batter, especially chocolate cake where the cocoa powder can mask any hint of mayonnaise.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Transfer spinach to the bowl with the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The platinum and nickel atoms were initially evenly mixed and formed a conventional alloy.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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These include the Triple Collagen Cream from Medicube, which features a blend of shea butter, elastin, and collagen to firm and lift sagging skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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Pratt’s main character energy proved attractive to (primarily out-of-state) donors as well as meme makers, who gravitated to his blend of righteousness and rage as well as irreverence.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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The Central American nation offered an idyllic mix of romance, adventure, and relaxation to celebrate our four-year anniversary.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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But the locals on the island are convinced the town is cursed, and don’t necessarily approve of bringing tourists into the mix.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Look, most of the time social media is just an amalgamation of AI slop, influencers begging for attention and people fighting over nonsense.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Many scenes involved a combination of practical stunts and effects that were added in post-production, which meant that intense preparation and frequent communication were non-negotiable necessities.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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