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noun

Definition of meldnext
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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verb

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
Noun
Layers of sliced fennel and butternut squash meld with a decadent Dijon-cream sauce and crispy bread crumbs in this sideboard standout. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026 Cookie Fleck, O’Hara’s character in Best in Show, is an outstanding example of her comedic sensibility—a meld of physical comedy, deadpan affect, and delirious self-confidence—whose influence is all over the mock-interview segments of, say, Parks and Recreation. — Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Gillespie also has a reputation for melding music to movies, as seen in Cruella, his 2021 movie that cast Disney villainess Cruella de Vil as a punk rock rebel in London’s fashion scene. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Laura Ingalls Wilder's novels about a family growing up in the American Midwest in the late 1800s are absolute classics, melding deep historical detail with rich family drama and a well-rounded cast of characters. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for meld
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meld
  1. blend
  2. combine
  3. mix
  4. merge
  5. mixture
  6. integrate
  7. amalgamation
  8. amalgamate
Noun
  • The cotton-and-bamboo blend feels buttery-soft and breathable, while the relaxed tee and boxer shorts are comfortable enough for sleeping or slow mornings around the house.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of blend
Verb
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Increasingly the two are combined into multi-orbit networks, with room for operators old and new — from Viasat to Astranis.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of combine
Noun
  • The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.
    — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of merge
Noun
  • Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of integrate
Noun
  • Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences.
    — Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • Closures are part of an ongoing effort to shutter, amalgamate or repurpose campuses throughout the district in response to a precipitous decline in enrollment.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Yang suspects that the same reactions that take place in a combustion engine could be occurring naturally within certain mini-Neptunes, producing PAHS that amalgamate as clouds of soot that then rise higher into the atmosphere, perhaps driven upwards by thermal convection currents.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
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