fusion

noun

ˈfyü-zhᵊn How to pronounce fusion (audio)
Definition of fusionnext
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 You are instructed on how to cut the glass and methods that work well for fusion art. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 There are over 1,500 Italian restaurants in Tokyo alone, and the cosmopolitan city has long perfected the craft of Italo-Japanese fusion. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026 From Asian fusion and sports bars to burrito chains and chicken specialists, the western suburb is quickly building out a lineup that feels more like a destination than a bedroom community. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 2026 Call it a curse or call it destiny, Kardashian’s success is a fusion of Armenian folklore and the American dream. — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusion
  1. mixture
  2. amalgamation
  3. amalgam
  4. blend
  5. mix
  6. alloy
  7. combination
  8. synthesis
Noun
  • Next, add 5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each block of concrete-limestone mixture was hand-rammed by 11 workers to create a distinctive block.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Andie is an amalgamation of a bunch of different To Catch a Predator producers.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Decoy Dan is an amalgamation of the adult actors who were cast to play the teenagers in the fake houses in the show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Just like her new favorite shoes, Tung prefers an amalgam of styles.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The escape, roughly 80 miles from Memphis, offers an amalgam of lakes, hardwood forests, and shortleaf pine ecosystems.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • Perroquet can also stock guest room mini fridges with its signature Rhubarb Whitney, a refreshing mix of vodka, rhubarb and agave nectar, along with instructions for putting the finishing touches on the cocktail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Where to Shop American label Simkhai has landed at Galeries Lafayette for its first Paris pop-up, bringing Jonathan Simkhai’s particular mix of sexy glamour and modern sensuality to the city.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Its airframe is built largely from titanium and titanium alloys to withstand the extreme temperatures generated during sustained high-speed flight.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The structure’s aluminum alloy windows and doors include mosquito screens, and the door frame supports an air conditioner bracket for additional climate control on hot summer days.
    — Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • Porter expects that combination, along with the development of Brooklyn’s younger players, to give him cleaner looks.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The devices successfully differentiated all 16 possible combinations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • But Miller and Shand both agree that some might consider taking it year-round, including those with darker skin tones (melanin reduces vitamin D synthesis), people who have reduced contact with sunlight, and women.
    — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The team modeled energy demand profiles for 34 ammonia synthesis plants, nine steel mills, 47 oil refineries, and nearly 1,000 manufacturing sites using process heat.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of synthesis

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“Fusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusion. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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