FUSION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

fusion

noun

ˈfyü-zhᵊn

Definition of fusion

as in mixture

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a fusion of jazz and classical music

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Recent Examples of fusion Will the fusion of the Times and Letterboxd stoke that debate, or create harmony? — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026 Tokyo’s national fusion strategy has channeled substantial public backing into private demonstration ventures, giving firms like Kyoto Fusioneering a springboard to pursue joint ventures across western markets. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026 Commercial fusion is now a timeline question, not a feasibility one. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 Southern Living also recommended Saigon Palace for pho, Doan’s Vietnamese Cuisine, Curry Gate for Indian food, Yunta for Peruvian-Japanese fusion food and Sun’s Kitchen for Chinese. — Eva Flowe november 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fusion

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Noun

The rock contains a distinctive mixture of igneous minerals, formed when molten material cooled and solidified.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
End with the house herbal tea, a beautiful floral mixture of cardamom pods, mint, rosewater, and orange blossom.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

For the red carpet occasion, Chan opted for a look hailing from Ferragamo’s resort 2027 collection, an amalgamation of looks inspired by 1920s dressing and attitude.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Twisted Teens are an amalgamation of buskers who each paid their dues on the streets for over a decade, and New Orleans is the final boss of the format.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Finished with Paume’s signature blend of five essential oils and notes of cedar, citrus, rosemary and lavender.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The shop also carries beer, seasonal wines and adult-only slushies with a rotating flavor each week like Rosemary’s Baby, a mix of grapefruit vodka, maple syrup infused with rosemary and a little bit of lemon for balance.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

The setup, however, will be offered with both cast-alloy or tubeless spoked wheels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
The structure uses thin sheets of nickel-titanium (NiTi), a shape-memory alloy, stamped into porous chips and stacked to form a tubular refrigerant unit.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of alloy

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An astronomer observing Earth from another star system might therefore consider the combination a possible sign of life.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Sure Sports doesn’t keep any assets under its own roof, instead working with over 100 banks and more than 30 private lending groups to fund its clients’ capital needs in exchange for some combination of an underwriting fee and a spread on the loans.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Vella and DeTore already achieved perfect synthesis of psychedelia and death-doom on Song of Salvation.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
How to Build a Breakfast for Lasting Energy Nutrition guidelines frequently recommend 20 to 30 grams (g) of protein per meal to optimize muscle protein synthesis and support satiety.

— Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026

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