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synthesis

noun

ˈsin(t)-thə-səs

Definition of synthesis

as in mixture

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 synthesis Omega-3 supplements with CoQ10 and vitamin D with K can both support collagen synthesis (just check with your primary care doctor before starting them). — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 If so, the right question is what a synthesis would look like. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Generative AI offloads reasoning, synthesis, and creative judgment—the cognitive work through which expertise is actually built, not just retrieved. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 As part of this designation, Washington should establish a coordinating council for the biotechnology sector that includes DNA synthesis providers, AI model developers, genomic data platforms, cloud lab operators, and high-containment laboratories. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesis

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Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and gently toss to coat the fish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Sprinkle the garlic mixture over the pork, then use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and stir the seasonings into it.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Over a period of about one billion years, the spiral galaxies will smash into each other and merge into a single amalgamation.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
On the Kansas side, the amalgamation of several settlements in Wyandotte county precipitated the formation of a unified municipality.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

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Healing Oil is a lightweight blend of super oils and Alpha Keratin 60ku to instantly smooth, shine, soften and moisturize hair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
The increase comes just as the seasonal switch to cheaper winter-blend gasoline gets underway in much of the country.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of blend

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As the traditional 60/40 equities and bonds portfolio mix comes under greater pressure amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility, alternative investments, like private markets, are moving into sharp focus.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Most of the genome is non-coding and contains a mix of things, including centromeres, which help ensure chromosomes are divided evenly between cells, and caps that protect the chromosome ends.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

There are the famed Urfa chiles of the country’s southeast, the seafood, greens and corn in the north that edge the Black Sea, and the grand amalgam of influences in Istanbul.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Doyle’s ‘big three’ cast is rounded out by Claire Foy (The Crown, Women Talking), who is ferociously good as Jules, an amalgam of the group of women Lamb gathered for plumb posts on the Sun.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of amalgam

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Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are the absolute rock stars of modern metallurgy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
The theory is further bolstered by the jewelry’s material,Copper alloy was considered a cheaper metal at the time, and usually only worn by lower status individuals.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of alloy

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And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
The experiment used room-temperature electron irradiation, not the low-temperature neutron environment expected inside a fusion system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

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