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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
White, with multiple joint replacements and fusions, credits medical innovation for sustaining his quality of life.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Sudanese American artist introduced the LP with a pair of duets with Bon Iver, fusions of bedroom rap, heartfelt folk, Sunday morning soul, and future funk whose otherworldly sprawl belies their genesis in a session tied to a Travis Scott track.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 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
Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny would marshal this attitude, along with his unique musical fusions and clever lyrics, to continue to push the envelope.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Shoppers can look for bold flavors like gochujang, matcha, miso and sesame to appear in everything from sauces and sweet treats to ready-to-eat fusions.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
Tateishi was guarded when asked what the future could hold for the brand’s footwear fusions, but says Asics sees promise in the category.
—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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The Sudanese American artist introduced the LP with a pair of duets with Bon Iver, fusions of bedroom rap, heartfelt folk, Sunday morning soul, and future funk whose otherworldly sprawl belies their genesis in a session tied to a Travis Scott track.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 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
Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny would marshal this attitude, along with his unique musical fusions and clever lyrics, to continue to push the envelope.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Shoppers can look for bold flavors like gochujang, matcha, miso and sesame to appear in everything from sauces and sweet treats to ready-to-eat fusions.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2026
Tateishi was guarded when asked what the future could hold for the brand’s footwear fusions, but says Asics sees promise in the category.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusions
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Backed by longtime collaborators David Guy, James Poyser, and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, alongside Brian Richburg, the group blends soul, jazz, hip-hop, and lovers rock into an immersive set.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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There’s also simpler mixes, like kiwi and pineapple or passion fruit and lime.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fans of the guessing game have offered thousands of theories, with guesses from Akita to Shiba Inu and various mixes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Busch and his team successfully identified three alloys that resist crystallization and possess the properties required to reliably 3D print fully glass-like metallic motor components.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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Next up are the Toronto Raptors, a bigger team with bigger goals than lottery combinations.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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From subtle variations to vibrant color combinations, there's a chrome pink nail design for every aesthetic.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusions. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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