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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As for zero-proof versions, blends are seasonal and every bit as unexpected as the bar’s cocktails.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Sluggy surfaces, inky indigo, green casts, wool and cashmere blends and flocked finishes put a denim spin on it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The milk powder recall affects everything from potato chips to chocolate drink mixes, and more products may be added.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Make sure to stock up on s'mores supplies, popcorn, and other snack mixes.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Studying real products that contain complex PFAS mixtures can help researchers get closer to finding biomarkers that can pinpoint a PFAS source in a person’s blood.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Verb
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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 Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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