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
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The longtime outfit from Omaha, Nebraska, that melds rock, reggae, rap and funk first declared March 11 (get it?
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Mexico’s One&Only Mandarina offers a reprieve about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, while Newfoundland, Canada’s Fogo Island Inn melds stunning design with the dreamiest of remote settings.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
That hunt makes for a fun motorcycle chase, as Rønning confidently melds the franchise’s synthwave aesthetic into the stuff of a more realistic setpiece without having to develop a look of his own.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
The delicate corn melds with the molasses-like piloncillo for a potent liqueur that adds a darker dimension.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, for example, melds her image with the foreboding aesthetic of her tour and gothy moods of the songs within.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
This area rug from her Ruggable collaboration melds a warm color palette with a bold abstract design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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
Verb
Jeremiah Fraites’ score beautifully melds with and interpolates these iconic songs.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The longtime outfit from Omaha, Nebraska, that melds rock, reggae, rap and funk first declared March 11 (get it?
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Mexico’s One&Only Mandarina offers a reprieve about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, while Newfoundland, Canada’s Fogo Island Inn melds stunning design with the dreamiest of remote settings.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
That hunt makes for a fun motorcycle chase, as Rønning confidently melds the franchise’s synthwave aesthetic into the stuff of a more realistic setpiece without having to develop a look of his own.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
The delicate corn melds with the molasses-like piloncillo for a potent liqueur that adds a darker dimension.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, for example, melds her image with the foreboding aesthetic of her tour and gothy moods of the songs within.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
This area rug from her Ruggable collaboration melds a warm color palette with a bold abstract design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melds
Noun
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In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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And while new launches come and go, staples like Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl remain beloved for their polished, feminine blends (and vanity-worthy bottles).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Poppy seed dressing, popularized in the 1950s, combines sugar, vinegar, mustard, onion and oil with poppy seeds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Man-Spider is shaping up to be a powerful card as players figure out the On Reveal mechanic that merges it with the last card played and doubles its Power.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their research introduced the principle of correlation detection as a possible explanation for how the brain merges sensory signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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BioLife integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and care delivery.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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Tanming Double-Breasted Peacoat Combine Swift’s and Hadid’s black coat looks into one with this in-between style, which incorporates elements of both of their ’fits.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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She’s not ruled by her primordial urges, but incorporates them into a larger personal quest for knowledge and enlightenment.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Melds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melds. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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