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 Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The Beltline offers both a glorious and frustrating mix of crowds and alternating speeds — an awkward mixture of wheels and legs. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Adding pickled carrots to the mixture helps brighten up the entire dish. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 The State’s humor is an interesting mixture of extremely dumb and self-aware. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixture

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Noun

The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

The cotton-and-bamboo blend feels buttery-soft and breathable, while the relaxed tee and boxer shorts are comfortable enough for sleeping or slow mornings around the house.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.

— Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences.

— Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
That is roughly 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade cobalt sulfate and 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of alloy

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