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
Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Ballet-slipper pink melds into an airy white tip with ease.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Dunkin’s signature espresso melds with a mocha swirl and raspberry flavoring, and the drink is topped off with dreamy Chocolate Cold Foam.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
With a heart of cedarwood and ambroxan, the spicy, warming scent melds notes of apple brandy with rum, vanilla, and moss.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The annual festival melds Boone’s small town Appalachian charm with world-class art into an immersive, must-see experience.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Purchased and meticulously renovated by Boylan Heights locals Sarah and Jeff Shepherd, the property melds historic charm with modern sensibility.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Baseman’s work melds the worlds of fine art and toymaking.
—Iris Kwok
may 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Finally, ponder an odd yardstick from the spreadsheet that melds these two housing cost metrics.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Jaime Fennelly’s synth melds with Westerlund’s gong colors and Bowles’ banjo into a vivid and timeless totality.
—Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
Ballet-slipper pink melds into an airy white tip with ease.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Dunkin’s signature espresso melds with a mocha swirl and raspberry flavoring, and the drink is topped off with dreamy Chocolate Cold Foam.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
With a heart of cedarwood and ambroxan, the spicy, warming scent melds notes of apple brandy with rum, vanilla, and moss.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
The annual festival melds Boone’s small town Appalachian charm with world-class art into an immersive, must-see experience.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Purchased and meticulously renovated by Boylan Heights locals Sarah and Jeff Shepherd, the property melds historic charm with modern sensibility.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Baseman’s work melds the worlds of fine art and toymaking.
—Iris Kwok
may 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Finally, ponder an odd yardstick from the spreadsheet that melds these two housing cost metrics.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melds
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Margarine producers also add flavors such as diacetyl, a distinctive butter-flavor molecule, and blends of whey components and preservatives to replicate the flavor of butter.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The cocktail combines smoky mezcal, bright citrus, tropical mango liqueur, and a sparkling finish from prosecco, creating a balance of bold flavors and bright energy.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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One of my current favorites is the Cerave Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint, which combines SPF 30 with a lightweight, glowy tint.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Boost Beneficial Microbes Incorporating yogurt into soil and potting mixes can also increase the activity of beneficial microbes, which improve the natural immunity of plants and help break down organic matter so plants can absorb it more readily.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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An elephant’s head merges with the body of a cactus that wears Birkenstock-style sandals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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The barrel-leg is so trendy right now, and this Lululemon find merges the cut with a cozy pair of sweats, resulting in polished, modern pants that look and feel good.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The device integrates both the signal encoder and optical detector on a single silicon chip manufactured using an eight-inch wafer process commonly used in semiconductor production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Each piece carries a sense of place, but also integrates quietly into everyday life.—
Rebecca Cope,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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The Cure and New Wave are huge sonic inspirations throughout the new album as Rodrigo incorporates Eighties synths and instrumentation.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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This article incorporates details from an article originally published April 18, 2023.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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