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Definition of hybridnext
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
Adjective
Counting more than 100 references, the assortment includes the bestselling 9-Ingredient Face Moisturizer D41 and the Tinted Serum T10, a hybrid product with vitamin C and aloe vera melding color and skin care in a light, silicon-free texture. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 From the start of their careers, clients like Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Saldaña and podcaster Jay Shetty, who recently signed one of the biggest hybrid podcast deals with Spotify and Netflix, have been guided by the firm. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
Vertical plans to use a common aircraft platform for four- and six-passenger configurations, as well as electric, hybrid-electric and autonomous variants. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Wilson is capturing footage for a doc expected to be a hybrid of live performances and a glimpse into Styles’ world. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hybrid
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Adjective
  • The gallery’s upcoming exhibition of paintings, sculpture and mixed media works by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés brings another perspective to the district; his sculpture is also part of the outdoor environment.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Mohamed Farsi ran onto a ball, played ahead by Santiago Rodriguez, and tapped a first-touch cross to Tapia for the tap-in finish into a wide-open net in the 16th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And the two parties are allowed to have people assigned to assist them throughout the procedures, allowing each side an opportunity to tell their story, present evidence and cross examine the accuser, the accused, as well as witnesses.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • The line between documentary and fiction is really getting more and more hybridized and less of a binary, just like in the case of this story.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Labradoodles are a crossbreed between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • While the findings aren’t a condemnation of any one specific crossbreed, the study’s authors hope the new information will help dispel ongoing myths about designer dogs.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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