as in mixtures
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 emulsions
From airy emulsions and shimmering sabayons to seductive béarnaise and brooding demi-glace, classic French sauces are reappearing—not just in fine dining restaurants and traditional bistros, but also in natural wine bars and small-plate restaurants.
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Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsions
Noun
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The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 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
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“Emulsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsions. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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