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
Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Even its aesthetics contribute to its confusing meld of genres and approaches.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The new-tech evidence is melded into traditional evidence collected at collision scenes, for example — tire-friction marks, vehicle damage and data from in-vehicle computers — to tell the story of a crash.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The boutique— a meld of rusty reds and forest greens — blends the brand’s classic American West aesthetic with materials like leather, quartz, travertine, burlwood, and walnut.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Even its aesthetics contribute to its confusing meld of genres and approaches.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cover sauce, and refrigerate until flavors meld, at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The new-tech evidence is melded into traditional evidence collected at collision scenes, for example — tire-friction marks, vehicle damage and data from in-vehicle computers — to tell the story of a crash.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meld
Noun
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This Trendy Queen Hoodie is a best-seller on Amazon for its trendy oversized fit and comfortable cotton-blend material.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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This colorful tale blends fantasy with reality as Miguel heads to a magical land to confront Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt) with the help of a new friend and trickster named Héctor (Gael García Bernal).—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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By combining co-creation, creator signals, and data systems, the company has built an engine for capturing information at scale and acting on it faster than rivals.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fold in a touch of silver accent (repeat of accent in the H2) into the mix and wrap a turtleneck around your shoulders to shield you from cooler temperatures.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Follow all signs and instructions to merge, slow down, or stop.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To that end, Parmigiano Reggiano will merge into the MetLife Stadium marketing and menu.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the new location, a mixture of booths and light-wood tables cover the floor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mixture is generally safe in small amounts, but excessive intake can cause side effects, such as tooth erosion and stomach upset.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Our hope is that Cane is an amalgamation of all of the terrible billionaires in the world.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Effective plan design includes outside advisory support to elicit all stakeholder voices, facilitate consensus and amalgamate them into a seamless vision.—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Practical Talmudists parsed the law and amalgamated the afternoon and the evening.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Meld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meld. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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