as in blend
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
her music is a meld of various styles
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations
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Recent Examples of meld
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
And up in orbit, the Enterprise also embraces the fantasy vibe, deploying a Vulcan mind-meld to get Spock and Kirk piloting the Enterprise and Farragut, respectively, in telepathic unison.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
This soup can be made ahead, which can also help the flavors meld and become even more robust and delicious.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Wednesday’s sound is a rollicking meld of alternative country and noise rock.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
And up in orbit, the Enterprise also embraces the fantasy vibe, deploying a Vulcan mind-meld to get Spock and Kirk piloting the Enterprise and Farragut, respectively, in telepathic unison.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
This property, aiming to meld that elegant European sensibility with local charm, opened in April of 2022.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
This soup can be made ahead, which can also help the flavors meld and become even more robust and delicious.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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Steve Madden Faux Wool Trench Coat For travelers headed to chilly destinations, this faux-wool trench is the ultimate blend of warmth and sophistication.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sessegnon and Jimenez attack that vacated area in a bid to combine, but Bassey’s delivery from the back gets intercepted by Santiago Bueno.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mark Engel’s paintings explore themes of connection and transformation, often merging figures and landscapes.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The urge to merge is calling out to you!—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their artistic alliance is an amalgamation of what each brings to their friendship.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Personality often comes through the amalgamation of luxury amenities.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Dec. 2025
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Giving cookie dough time to chill provides the components of the mixture with time and an ideal environment to amalgamate, ultimately resulting in more concentrated flavors.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Meld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meld. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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