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
Top with remaining cereal mixture and chocolate pieces.
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Instead, each area contains a mixture of cell types, including different kinds of nerve cells plus the brain’s support and immune cells.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Machines spray out a mixture of compressed air and water from a machine, a process that uses a lot of energy and water.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Instead, each area contains a mixture of cell types, including different kinds of nerve cells plus the brain’s support and immune cells.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Machines spray out a mixture of compressed air and water from a machine, a process that uses a lot of energy and water.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mixture
Noun
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This list includes a wide mix of cities from small towns to big cities.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The alcohol-free formula doubles as a hydrating mist thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and seaweed extract.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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This recipe is an amalgam of styles, with coffee and chocolate for complexity, hot sauce for kick and beans just because.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The character is an amalgam with a bunch of different touchpoints, and one was Sam Bankman-Fried.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Early versions of stainless steel were hard to machine and polish, so Staybrite—an alloy composed of iron, chromium, and nickel—was often used during the era.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team aims to reach lower temperatures too, down to -100 °C, which will require different alloys.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the years go on, the combinations of letters are only going to get longer.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The crispy kale with the spicy sauce is an amazing combination.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixture. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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