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 The overinvestment, paired with the contradictory mixture of competition and mutual investment at the frontier, is giving some investors heartburn. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026 The lawyer for the family, attorney Ruby Powers, said that the substance was a simple drink mixture. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 This expansion weakened their interaction with the material, naturally dividing the mixture into heavier and lighter groups without using traditional solvent extraction. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Samantha Tosch, a criminalist with the Los Angeles Police Department, testified that a swab taken from the trash bag during the search of the house contained a mixture of DNA from four people. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mixture

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Noun

The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Specialized rainwater-collection trays have also been designed using a blend of bamboo and wood fibers to help sparse rainfall reach deeper soil layers.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Watch for launches that lead with the payload (a peptide complex, a growth factor blend) and treat spicules as the delivery mechanism, not the hero.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The nonprofit founded by Stan Karter, Jerry Temaner and Gordon Quinn (the name is an amalgam of the founders’ last names) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
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

Definition of amalgamation

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Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Word is that like Samsung, Apple also will feature titanium alloy technology in its folding display.

— Mike Feibus, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

Few other local events offer the same combination of recognition, fashion, performances and fellowship.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
That combination of durability and strikeout production made Walsh one of the more accomplished pitchers available after the draft concluded.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of combination

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