MIXTURE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

mixture

noun

ˈmiks-chər

Definition of mixture

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 Spectrum’s second flight began with ignition of the rocket’s nine Aquila main engines, burning a mixture of propane and liquid oxygen propellants to generate more than 150,000 pounds (675 kilonewtons) of thrust. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026 Dip your microfiber cloth into the mixture and apply it to the zellige tiles, cleaning in gentle circles. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026 Reduce heat so mixture is at a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to the consistency of chili, 15–18 minutes. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 Instead of employing different aircraft for different target classes, a single platform can potentially carry a mixture of weapons suited to the mission. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixture

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Noun

As the traditional 60/40 equities and bonds portfolio mix comes under greater pressure amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility, alternative investments, like private markets, are moving into sharp focus.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Most of the genome is non-coding and contains a mix of things, including centromeres, which help ensure chromosomes are divided evenly between cells, and caps that protect the chromosome ends.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Under that program, the NYPA buys electricity on the wholesale market on Lake Mariner’s behalf—a blend of hydro, nuclear, natural gas, wind, and solar—and waives delivery surcharges in exchange.

— Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
Gas prices typically drop as the summer driving season ends and refineries turn to making a cheaper winter blend.

— Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 7 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

Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are the absolute rock stars of modern metallurgy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
The theory is further bolstered by the jewelry’s material,Copper alloy was considered a cheaper metal at the time, and usually only worn by lower status individuals.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

But the combination of Isak’s goals, the quality of Gakpo’s assists and Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo’s display in the problematic right-back spot provided positives for Liverpool, as well as the result.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Nor are there many studios with two full baths, a nice perk owed to the combination of two apartments and potentially a key to relationship harmony in the mornings.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026

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