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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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meld

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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
Here’s an article outlining how the graft crackdown melds with anti-militia crackdowns. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Next, butter is simmered with citrus and maple to meld the flavors and caramelize the sugars; it is ladled over the warm, fluffy pancake. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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
  • His blend of humor and pathos demands a high-wire act from his ensembles.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Road trippers can spend the night at Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where award-winning interior design blends seamlessly with the panoramic sights of towering red rock and radiant fall foliage.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Noun
  • This concoction has a mix of the classic cherry note, but adds a twist with rose, almond, and amaretto for a slightly boozy, deeper finish than your typical fruit scent.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The company acquired Synovus Financial, and the banks have yet to merge their branding.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The system is forecast to merge with an approaching tropical wave within the next two days, with environmental conditions expected to become more conducive for development by midweek.
    — Scott Withers, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of merge
Noun
  • Pieces are hand-breaded in a gluten-free flour and spice mixture.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Ross immediately calls out, this mixture of a child’s game with a sense of politesse, set to a stately, period-appropriate Vivaldi concerto, absolutely does feel like a game that might have been played in an 18th-century court.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Harris is the social media manager for the Ottawa squad, who is determined to help Troy integrate into the team.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrate
Noun
  • The New York Supreme Court agreed, finding that Betty Boop was an amalgamation of many contemporary Jazz-era figures.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • The combined company would also amalgamate CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and dozens of cable channels.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
  • 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
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