Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-and-halfs
Noun
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Broccoli Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that’s high in sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026 -
These compounds accumulate in the part of the eye responsible for central vision.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With this new deal, GA-EMS will examine its advanced manufacturing processes for ceramic precursors, fibers and composites using resources from the DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at ORNL.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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While all FRPs are extremely strong despite their relatively light weight, UNC’s self-healing FRP composites are even stronger than typical FRP composites, and compared with the standard FRP composite lifespan of decades (a problem since the 1930s), are practically immortal.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In alloys, the impurities act as roadblocks that heat helps the metal overcome.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The result is a collection of wines that includes single vineyard bottlings, Napa Valley blends, and limited experimental releases.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Plus, check out more citrus-floral blends below.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cooking leans into that fire—steaks, roasted vegetables, and even the many tasty cocktails to choose from.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Guest rooms are decked out in muted coastal blues and offer ocean views, the SEA Wellness Spa specializes in hydrating and anti-aging facials, massages, and nailcare, and a restaurant, lounge, and bar serve a variety of salads, seafood, and cocktails.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today's market has a larger weight in businesses where value is tied to intangibles (software, IP, networks) and where margins can be structurally higher than in old-economy mixes.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Perlite Perlite is ideal for indoor gardeners to keep on hand to lighten up potting mixes, but it can be used on its own, too.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Butter and mayonnaise are both emulsions made up of fat, water, and protein.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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At Locanda Nerello, the property’s upscale organic restaurant, cabbage emulsions will come to the table tasting more like cabbage than seems feasible; chunks of Nebrodi pig, crisped to a mahogany brown, will top eggy, cheesy pasta, and local honey will sweeten complex desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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