as in blends
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 combines
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 melds
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Recoechi melds the best elements of street storytelling and conscience, stepping into a role that his generation of Chicago rap has long needed to be filled.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The menu also syncs with Kei Concepts’ fusional bent; for example, Ini Restaurante is Nguyen’s Japanese-Italian restaurant prepared with a Vietnamese touch, and Vox Kitchen offers Pan-Asian fare inspired by Chifa, the Peruvian-Chinese culinary movement that melds Peruvian and Cantonese tastes.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The singer-songwriter typically reaches the Billboard’s rock charts, but his sound melds typical rock with indie and pop and other pieces, and the 20-year-old has managed some truly incredible feats for someone still so young.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The folks behind Betty’s Biscuits also run The Beacon Restaurant, which melds Italian and Appalachian flavors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For example, Beige Kalahari melds light pink with a soft gold inspired by desert sand.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Hopefully, the line melds in a way that can protect Tagovailoa and help the team's run game as well.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
There is, however, an ebb and flow to witnessing Good Night, and Good Luck on stage, as the potency of its content only intermittently melds with the capacities of its form.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Equal parts hilarious and disturbing (puberty in a nutshell), Polinger melds body horror with a razor-sharp insight into the subconscious psyche of adolescence.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Recoechi melds the best elements of street storytelling and conscience, stepping into a role that his generation of Chicago rap has long needed to be filled.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The menu also syncs with Kei Concepts’ fusional bent; for example, Ini Restaurante is Nguyen’s Japanese-Italian restaurant prepared with a Vietnamese touch, and Vox Kitchen offers Pan-Asian fare inspired by Chifa, the Peruvian-Chinese culinary movement that melds Peruvian and Cantonese tastes.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The singer-songwriter typically reaches the Billboard’s rock charts, but his sound melds typical rock with indie and pop and other pieces, and the 20-year-old has managed some truly incredible feats for someone still so young.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The folks behind Betty’s Biscuits also run The Beacon Restaurant, which melds Italian and Appalachian flavors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For example, Beige Kalahari melds light pink with a soft gold inspired by desert sand.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Hopefully, the line melds in a way that can protect Tagovailoa and help the team's run game as well.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
There is, however, an ebb and flow to witnessing Good Night, and Good Luck on stage, as the potency of its content only intermittently melds with the capacities of its form.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melds
Noun
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The result was the appearance of three distinct hybrid quantum states known as phonon-polaritons, the new blends of vibration and light.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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This reed diffuser combines notes of palo santo, clove, vetiver, and incense for a fresh yet homey essence.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Color was everywhere in Milan — from bold blocking to unexpected tonal mixes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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As ever's first seasonal product launches have included fruit spreads, honey, flower sprinkles, cookie mixes, teas and wine — all carefully selected by Meghan.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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His vision merges high fashion with mass media, often blurring the line between runway and pop spectacle.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each mural panel merges themes from the past seven gatherings.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ is set to get a significant refresh next week, as the company further integrates Hulu into its streaming platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While many traditional inner-thigh exercises focus solely on squeezing motions, more effective adductor training also incorporates movements in multiple planes and challenges the muscles to work as stabilizers rather than just prime movers.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Typically originating on a large canvas, the art often incorporates acrylic paint and graphics pulled from old textbooks and newspapers, emergency manuals, and junk-shop magazines.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Melds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melds. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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