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
Mix up some compost tea or use fish emulsion once a week to water non-edible plants.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
For dinner, snag an appetizer of manchego and serrano ham croquettes with piquillo pepper emulsion and truffle.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
For comparison, many synthetic fertilizers and other organic fertilizers, such as fish emulsion, only supply nitrogen to plants for about two weeks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Their lionfish cakes, made with potato, coconut milk, poblano emulsion, and a panko crust, are a favorite.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
For dinner, snag an appetizer of manchego and serrano ham croquettes with piquillo pepper emulsion and truffle.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
For comparison, many synthetic fertilizers and other organic fertilizers, such as fish emulsion, only supply nitrogen to plants for about two weeks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Their lionfish cakes, made with potato, coconut milk, poblano emulsion, and a panko crust, are a favorite.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hawkwell Knee-High Wide-Calf Low-Heel Boots Lined with a soft wool blend, these knee-high boots will keep your feet dry and warm in colder weather.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fold in a touch of silver accent (repeat of accent in the H2) into the mix and wrap a turtleneck around your shoulders to shield you from cooler temperatures.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That combination of long-term discipline, patience with cash, a focus on spreads, and tax efficiency is what allows Buffett to harness interest rates not as a distraction, but as a durable competitive advantage.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Opera San Jose has partnered with Cloud4Wi, an enterprise wi-fi platform, to let audience members vote during intermission through their phones or at the lobby on what combination of lovers will end up together.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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