hybrid 1 of 2

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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hybrid

2 of 2

noun

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
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The professors discuss a new hybrid leadership model that has helped Japan’s corporations to make a comeback. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024 While quantum computing is not yet capable of solving large-scale problems independently, hybrid models—where quantum systems work in tandem with classical computing—can deliver significant performance boosts in specific areas, such as optimization and simulation. Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to director Robert Zemeckis, the actor was approached to lead the cartoon live-action hybrid Disney film. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024 Bonus points for the soft, breathable cashmere blend cover and hybrid design that promote good airflow to help keep couples from overheating. Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hybrid 
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Adjective
  • Early research has also explored GLP-1 drugs for nicotine and opioid addiction, with mixed results.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The City Council’s last two appointments saw mixed results in this year’s election.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Anyway, featuring Chris Stapleton, begins to play, Hoss, a cross between a poodle and a Bernese mountain dog, immediately reacts and turns to his owner, clearly recognizing the melody.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • The distillery enlisted the help of a scientist to create a crossbreed of barley that could stand up to extreme fluctuations in weather in the mountains, which ranges from hot summers to snowy winters.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
  • The crossbreed was already banned late last year in England and Wales, according to the Irish Examiner.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024

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