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
There are fusion mashups that feel unmistakably American, like a smashed burger wrapped in paratha bread.
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Served with a stiff upper lip — and often an even stiffer drink — the comedies, dramas, police procedurals, science fiction, thrillers, and other genre fusions on this list are some of the best series the country and medium have to offer.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
This downtown Williams restaurant, also known as Anna's Canyon Cafe, is popular for its fusion menu where Mexican specialties are served alongside American comfort food.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This fusion of physical and cyber-physical threats makes unescorted civilian transit a technical impossibility.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Served with a stiff upper lip — and often an even stiffer drink — the comedies, dramas, police procedurals, science fiction, thrillers, and other genre fusions on this list are some of the best series the country and medium have to offer.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
This downtown Williams restaurant, also known as Anna's Canyon Cafe, is popular for its fusion menu where Mexican specialties are served alongside American comfort food.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This fusion of physical and cyber-physical threats makes unescorted civilian transit a technical impossibility.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusion
Noun
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Some attractions tap into that mixture, offering entertainment alongside education.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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When layered with a smooth mixture of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese, as well as traditional ladyfinger biscottis, the tartness really sings.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Enter Celine Song’s 2025 film Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a kind of Charlotte Lucas/Emma Woodhouse amalgam in Austenian terms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, her creation is an amalgam of disparate concepts, brought together in defiance of storytelling logic (and the opinions of test-screen audiences).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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That blend of formal and informal science made the confirmation possible.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dramedy, shot with a skeleton crew of only 10 people, blends narrative and documentary styles to follow its title character through a day of red tape, cultural identity and survival through laughter.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Knee-high boots and skinny jeans remain an absolute power duo that can deliver the perfect mix of chic and cool.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 18-inch black alloy wheels and black roof spoiler lend the Carbon Edition a subtle athletic stance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The combination of a weak economy and high inflation is a worst-case scenario for investors because the Federal Reserve has no good tool to fix both problems at the same time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The combination of the imagery and the operational context has prompted particular interest in the distinctive markings visible on the bombs, which differ from those typically seen on standard JDAM configurations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many core tasks in those jobs—coding, document synthesis, customer communication, and data analysis—can be automated or dramatically accelerated, creating large productivity gains if companies redesign workflows and retrain workers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Irakere’s stunning synthesis of jazz and various Afro-Cuban styles earned the group a Grammy Award in 1980.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Fusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusion. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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