as in mixtures
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 fusions
Tateishi was guarded when asked what the future could hold for the brand’s footwear fusions, but says Asics sees promise in the category.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Its debut menu is an ode to Taiwanese pop culture and food, with inventive fusions like arancini made of sticky rice, panna cotta topped with oolong boba, and Liu’s favorite, an oyster omelette frittata.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
The former garage now holds a hip taco spot, where the succinct menu offers creative fusions.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
The cuisine at the market is a melting pot of cultures that serve staple dishes and a few fusions.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Known for innovating within the regional Mexican genre, Edén Muñoz is always on the lookout for new ideas and fusions.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Its debut menu is an ode to Taiwanese pop culture and food, with inventive fusions like arancini made of sticky rice, panna cotta topped with oolong boba, and Liu’s favorite, an oyster omelette frittata.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
The former garage now holds a hip taco spot, where the succinct menu offers creative fusions.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
The cuisine at the market is a melting pot of cultures that serve staple dishes and a few fusions.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Known for innovating within the regional Mexican genre, Edén Muñoz is always on the lookout for new ideas and fusions.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusions
Noun
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
Amirali Aghazadeh,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Spicy Buffalo with Ranch blends heat and tang with a creamy, herby finish.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Gray and a friend, and their husky mixes, were finishing dinner at a picnic table.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The duo provide Lee with more options and allows for various new floor combinations.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whether opting for the Chef’s tasting menu or à la carte, every plate feels like a little artwork—from the olive, anise, and fennel bread staggered on podiums to the sweet finale (expect imaginative combinations such as a honey milk and hay pudding).—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusions. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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