syntheses

noun

plural of synthesis
as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought

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Recent Examples of syntheses 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 But if your aim is to develop deep and generalizable knowledge in an area, relying on LLM syntheses alone will be less helpful. — Shiri Melumad, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syntheses
  1. mixtures
  2. alloys
  3. amalgams
  4. amalgamations
  5. blends
  6. mixes
  7. combinations
Noun
  • Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When mixtures of rare earth elements were introduced into the layered manganese oxide, the heavier elements—with their smaller hydration shells—fit more comfortably inside the narrow channels and bound tightly to the material.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of mixtures
Noun
  • Scandium can be added to aluminum to produce lightweight alloys with higher strength and heat resistance, making the material useful in aerospace applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of alloys
Noun
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of amalgams
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
  • Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This week in metro Atlanta, attend the anniversary party for a popular Alpharetta coffee shop, celebrate Indonesian Independence Day at Gula and learn to make your own spice blends.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of blends
Noun
  • The lefty featured one of his more diverse mixes of the season, still leaning on his changeup (37) and four-seam fastball (29) but mixing in plenty of sliders (16) and sinkers (14).
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The latter is now also available in limited-edition silver leaf, a fresh tribute to her beloved high-low mixes.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixes
Noun
  • Eligibility depends on a detailed checklist of body mass index thresholds, specific combinations of chronic conditions, and prior treatment histories.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That approach has become increasingly common across premium Scotch as distilleries look beyond traditional age statements to create limited editions that highlight particular maturation techniques or cask combinations.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of combinations

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