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mixture

noun

ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce mixture (audio)
Definition of mixturenext
as in mix
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things add eggs to the mixture of dry ingredients

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Recent Examples of mixture The nanotubes act like nanoscale rebar inside the polymer mixture, helping guide the arrangement of crystals as the precursor is converted into carbon fiber. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Whisking constantly, ladle 2 cups of the hot rice mixture into the bowl with the eggs to temper them. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Scatter one third of Fontina mixture evenly over sauce (mixture will be stiff; use hands to break off small pieces and scatter over sauce). — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Repeat process with remaining phyllo sheets and butter until spinach mixture is completely covered. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixture
  1. mix
  2. blend
  3. amalgam
  4. amalgamation
  5. alloy
  6. combination
Noun
  • The state law defines such programs as those that develop proficiency in both English and another language by offering instruction in a classroom that is typically a mix of native speakers of English and of the other language.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As ultra-high-margin electronics contracts scale, the mix shift naturally will pull operating margins above 31%, further improving the corporate earnings flywheel.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Healing Oil is a lightweight blend of super oils and Alpha Keratin 60ku to instantly smooth, shine, soften and moisturize hair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The increase comes just as the seasonal switch to cheaper winter-blend gasoline gets underway in much of the country.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • There are the famed Urfa chiles of the country’s southeast, the seafood, greens and corn in the north that edge the Black Sea, and the grand amalgam of influences in Istanbul.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Doyle’s ‘big three’ cast is rounded out by Claire Foy (The Crown, Women Talking), who is ferociously good as Jules, an amalgam of the group of women Lamb gathered for plumb posts on the Sun.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • Over a period of about one billion years, the spiral galaxies will smash into each other and merge into a single amalgamation.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On the Kansas side, the amalgamation of several settlements in Wyandotte county precipitated the formation of a unified municipality.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Limited to only 100 pieces, it is housed in the watchmaker’s proprietary Platinumtech—a patented alloy made from 95 percent pure platinum that is 85 percent harder than conventional platinum alloys.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are the absolute rock stars of modern metallurgy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • That combination of real progress and real uncertainty is precisely what makes this time worth paying attention to.
    — Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • During the colder months, this exact combination becomes a reliable uniform for a certain kind of fashion insider.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of combination

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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixture. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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