as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc
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Recent Examples of alloy
One sword is shorter, intended to be worn at the waist, and was made of copper alloy and covered with decorative works, archaeologists said.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Samarium Samarium-cobalt alloys are on a US list of critical metals for potential stockpiling.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Related Articles The standout element is Omega’s proprietary Bronze Gold alloy, composed of 37.5 percent gold, copper, palladium and silver.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mod cons are added from the ‘Expression’ trim onwards and buyers get 17-inch alloy wheels, a reverse camera, a 7-inch instrument cluster and an infotainment touchscreen.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Samarium Samarium-cobalt alloys are on a US list of critical metals for potential stockpiling.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Related Articles The standout element is Omega’s proprietary Bronze Gold alloy, composed of 37.5 percent gold, copper, palladium and silver.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mod cons are added from the ‘Expression’ trim onwards and buyers get 17-inch alloy wheels, a reverse camera, a 7-inch instrument cluster and an infotainment touchscreen.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Swift herself received a version of the same mixture when she was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Russell came up with a paint mixture that delivered a glaze-like sheen, making the paintings otherworldly.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Convey, at its core, is an amalgam of all these endeavors.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Kraft Buffalo Style Mayonnaise Fans of buffalo wings will enjoy this thick, smooth blend.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid- and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks provided a responsive way to make the most of upbeat market conditions while limiting losses when markets head south, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Grammy-winning engineer Ryan Hewitt was commissioned by the band’s Big Brother Recordings Ltd. label to re-create the mixes from scratch, spending 18 months on the ambitious project.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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The key to Coachella fashion is an amalgamation of trends culminating together in one place.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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To Hagar, the dream wasn’t merely an amalgamation of Eddie Van Halen memories seeping out of his subconsciousness.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Dow Jones industrial average added 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.5%.—
Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.5%.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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That combination makes this year’s loans especially expensive.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Bay Area musician, composer and arranger Noriyuki Ken Okada, who’s performing at the San Jose Jazz Break Room on Saturday, will bring a unique Japanese/fusion sound flavored by his life’s journey — born in New York, with time spent residing in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Yokohama, Japan.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Sora, a tasting menu restaurant with a French and Asian fusion point of view, is set to open in May.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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