as in amalgamation
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a church that is an amalgam of traditional and modern architectural styles
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Recent Examples of amalgam
The property is an amalgam of lush, untamed vegetation, and is less than a half mile from the mainland.
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Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
Silver Amalgam Fillings Silver amalgam fillings consist of a combination of metals that include silver, mercury, tin, and copper.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
The look of the university is an amalgam of Italian, Moorish and American architectural styles, with a blending of materials such as plaster, cooper and wood.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The record plays like an amalgam of her career's most peerless moments.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
Silver Amalgam Fillings Silver amalgam fillings consist of a combination of metals that include silver, mercury, tin, and copper.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
The look of the university is an amalgam of Italian, Moorish and American architectural styles, with a blending of materials such as plaster, cooper and wood.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The record plays like an amalgam of her career's most peerless moments.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
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An amalgamation of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, Amer is perched atop a hillock surrounded by several other ancient structures and historic landmarks.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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In real life, Sugar was one of some 14 siblings, and his younger brother Treacle Goodson (James Nelson-Joyce) could easily represent one of them or some amalgamation.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Add the chocolate, and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, just until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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When triggered in a mixture of gases made to replicate the atmosphere on early Earth, these micro-lightnings produced chemical compounds used by present-day life, like glycine, uracil, and urea, along with chemical precursors like cyanoacetylene, and hydrogen cyanide.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Baumgart suggests weaving a buffet table into the mix; preferably a vintage piece.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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The company will also sell distinctive, high-quality Saudi products as part of the merchandise mix.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pull-on Wide-leg Cargo Pants With an impressive 50 percent discount, the Pull-on Wide-leg Cargo Pants are crafted from a soft cotton blend and feature an elongating wide-leg style that adds airflow and intrigue.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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On a brighter note, this celestial synergy offers a blend of practical discipline and spiritual introspection — manifest your dreams and ground them in reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Today’s woods typically are made of a light, strong metal alloy that is hollow inside.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Economy handlebars are usually heavier and made from less durable materials like titanium or aluminum alloy, while pricier options are typically made from carbon fiber and are both lightweight and extremely durable.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The last technology finds leaks in EV battery trays by pressurizing one side of the tray with inert gas and using a combination of a vision system and custom software to detect the minuscule gas plume at a leak and to identify the leak’s location for repair.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wall Street is talking about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Leading vocals, production, and songwriting, the DJ and producer tapped into the country and dance music fusion that bubbled up in the early 2010s.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, if a core isn't dense and hot enough to kickstart hydrogen fusion, there is nothing to balance gravity, and the collapse continues unabated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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