as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France
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as in cross
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit
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Recent Examples of hybrid
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Plans for a hybrid model for release in 2027 have also been announced.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Earlier in the decade there were also a couple of live action/animation hybrids, and countless other versions.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
This hybrid approach is especially popular among younger demographics seeking social experiences that combine ambiance, food, music, and late-night energy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Plans for a hybrid model for release in 2027 have also been announced.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Noun
The actor stepped out in New York City on July 16 in her trusty pair of Wales Bonner Mary Jane sneakers, sort of a ballet flat-sneaker hybrid with a thick elastic strap and a Velcro closure.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Earlier in the decade there were also a couple of live action/animation hybrids, and countless other versions.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
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Valuation Analysis Block presents a mixed valuation picture compared to market benchmarks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ask about foot soaks: While evidence is mixed, some people find that soaking their feet in Epsom salts relieves and reduces pain.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
Noun
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This Brazilian Portuguese film streaming on Netflix this weekend looks like a charming cross between Father of the Bride and National Lampoon's Vacation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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The fire burned an area about 30 feet by 30 feet, including religious items such as Nativity scene, a cross and a Star of David.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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Without using wheat, rye, barley, couscous, bulgur, and other crossbreeds of those grains, gluten-free pasta can be made from brown rice, white rice, corn, legumes, quinoa, edamame, lentils, or beans.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The goldendoodle named Bruno is crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, and is known to have unique fur—loose curls and sometimes shaggy.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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