MELDING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

melding

verb

present participle of meld

as in combining

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 melding The band’s newest collection, Foreign Tongues, mixes rock and blues, originals and covers – the same styles and approaches the Rolling Stones have been melding for decades. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 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 His character could so easily be a punchline, but Norton's unique talent for melding smarmy with sweet turns a surprisingly tender monologue into something also genuinely insightful. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 In addition to Galitzine, Idris Elba gets to chew on scenery and a redemption arc as Teela’s battle-ready dad Man-At-Arms, and Jared Leto pulls off his most enjoyable role in years, melding bombastic theatricality and bad-boss vibes as Skeletor. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 June 2026 China is establishing an integrated program called the Lunar Exploration Program, melding both its robotic Chang'e lunar probe activities with the country's human spaceflight program. — Leonard David, Space.com, 27 May 2026 The backstory Having launched in 2015 with the goal of melding luxury hospitality with minimal environmental impact, 1 Hotels currently operates eco-chic escapes from Hawaii to London. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

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In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Products like Pulparindo and Pelón Pelo Rico were combining tamarind, sugar, salt and chili decades before anyone used the word swangy.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Kilgore, whom the team took in the fifth round, has been mixing into a couple of different roles for the Bills early in camp, with safety being his usual home during team drills.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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This week, Musk once again dominated trending topics—from warning short sellers to addressing speculation over merging his companies, every issue has been a top concern for investors.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

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Hotels are shifting from solely selling rooms to integrating all guest experiences, like spas and dining, into a single, connected platform.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Operators also worked on integrating advanced autonomous capabilities, an important step toward enabling effective human-machine teaming.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

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Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
During training camp, Garrett and teammates are focused on blending their talents at all three levels of the defense.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of blending

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To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
By amalgamating these museological devices into the artwork, Aram directly upsets the threefold impulse to pierce form with meaning, to arrest color with identity, and to neutralize bodies with limits.

— Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026

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Ransomware and extortion have evolved into comprehensive ecosystems, incorporating elements such as affiliate programs, subscription services, and encrypted money laundering.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
To kickstart sweet, barrier-supporting dreams, try incorporating a magnesium supplement into your nightly routine, or use a topical form of the mineral, which is thought to promote more restful sleep.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 July 2026

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