MIXTURES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

mixtures

noun

plural of mixture

as in mixes

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 mixtures New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The study concludes that the self-forming membrane represents a new approach to molecular separation, in which interactions between the membrane and complex liquid mixtures create nanoscale separation channels. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 Using a knife or skewer, swirl cherry preserves into the ice cream mixtures. — Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil. — New Atlas, 3 June 2026

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Noun

Bagged salad mixes and kits, raspberries, fresh basil, green onions and snow peas have all been linked to previous outbreaks, health officials say.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Raspberries, basil, salad mixes — like vegetable trays and coleslaw — cilantro, berry and fruit mixes, lettuce and snap peas have all been linked to outbreaks in the past.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of mixes

Noun

The spa, wrapped in glowing green marble, offers a peaceful escape where therapists personalize treatments using blends of Biologique Recherche products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
There have been several releases over the years, including Explorer, a 6-year-old bourbon, and multiple batches of the Legacy series, which are blends of aged whiskeys.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Definition of blends

Noun

On the other hand, for the stubborn combinations of metals needed to create high-entropy alloys, there is neither enough time nor movement for the ingredients to blend properly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Broadly speaking, resource discussions often focus on three categories of asteroid — water-rich carbonaceous asteroids, metallic asteroids rich in iron-nickel alloys, and stony asteroids that contain iron, nickel, and magnesium.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of alloys

Noun

Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.

— Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018

Definition of amalgamations

Noun

Bobby and Barry Bonds are considered one of the greatest father-son combinations in baseball history.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Some nutrients help your body absorb others more efficiently, while certain cooking methods and ingredient combinations unlock compounds that are otherwise difficult to use.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Definition of combinations

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It is increasingly used in composites, coatings, electronics, batteries, and energy storage technologies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
The report frames plant fibers as a broader industrial materials category with applications spanning insulation, packaging, filtration, composites and consumer goods in addition to apparel.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of composites

Noun

In this age, cultural output will feel ever more familiar, as writing, songs, and movies become syntheses of what has already been produced.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
As several research syntheses have shown, AI systems can appear confident while still being wrong, especially when deployed without clear boundaries or human refinement.

— Paul Deraval, Forbes.com, 5 Feb. 2026

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