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
Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Hard evidence for the mind meld emerged three years into my work on The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer.
—Daniel J. Flynn, National Review, 24 July 2025
Vic Tafur, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Her acting seems to meld the persona and the personal—a photogenic clarity and stillness that draws on a deep well of human emotion.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This is such a mind meld of me and so many other people.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Hard evidence for the mind meld emerged three years into my work on The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer.
—Daniel J. Flynn, National Review, 24 July 2025
Verb
That competitive bent melded into a collaborative effort once the season started, and Shanahan, Saleh and the rest of the coaching staff are a big reason the 49ers are 4-1.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Her acting seems to meld the persona and the personal—a photogenic clarity and stillness that draws on a deep well of human emotion.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meld
Noun
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By finding the perfect blend, teams equip themselves for any situation and any challenge a defense may throw their way.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mushroom Coffee Mushroom coffee is a blend of coffee beans and ground medicinal mushrooms or mushroom extracts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Current Increment 1 systems from Leonardo DRS and General Dynamics Land Systems already combine Stinger missiles and 30mm cannons on Stryker vehicles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers aims to be a contemporary equivalent, bringing together designers and more than 150 artisans to combine tradition and sustainable innovation.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jays starter Shane Bieber, who was tagged with a two-run Julio Rodríguez homer in the first, adjusted, going six strong innings with a steady mix of off-speed stuff.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hank and John sold it for an undisclosed amount in 2018 to Viacom (which later merged with Paramount).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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That's how Fitzpatrick and Eckley merged their divergent styles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every detail in this cottage-style kitchen is enchanting, including the minor yet impactful choice to integrate the countertop with the apron-front sink.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ring is designed to integrate directly with the Reebok Fitness App, which offers more than 1,000 hours of fitness and wellness content.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Designed with an amalgamation of pure engineering and engineered for theatrical performance, the bridge literally breathes fire and water.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 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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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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“Meld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meld. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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