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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 Women were complaining of redness, flakiness, or peeling with the use of tretinoin, a retinoid that promotes collagen synthesis and elastin renewal. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 June 2026 The team also attempted to increase the density of synthesis sites on the chip. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 Muscle protein synthesis isn't just important for athletes. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 Cinema is the synthesis of all these arts, though the medium of technology. — Marcus Lim, Variety, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesis

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Noun

Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of mixture

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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On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
Michigan gas prices have been hovering above the national average; even with the state backing off from the usual expensive summer blend fuel requirement for Metro Detroit this summer.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of blend

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Food and drink Breakfast and dinner are served at Casa del Rio, the restaurant in the main building, and feature a mix of local Costa Rican specialties and international dishes, including a solid burger.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Moreno used a mix of Bellami Professional Tape-Ins and Wefts in shades Chocolate Rebel and Dark Brown to add length and fullness.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2026

Definition of mix

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Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.

— Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
That is roughly 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade cobalt sulfate and 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

To address these resource constraints, the joint venture will deliver full lifecycle support for fusion fuels.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
General Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.

— David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

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