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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of amalgam
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
The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for amalgam
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
The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for amalgam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
-
The look was an amalgamation of fashion eras and styles that, to my dismay, worked.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
-
The Prologue is an amalgamation of components from the Equinox and Blazer EVs.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Baumgart suggests weaving a buffet table into the mix; preferably a vintage piece.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
-
The song thrives on a mix of passion, devotion, and material flexing, with Page weaving through memories of late-night connections and heartfelt gestures.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
The artificial furcula that was added to the robot consists of a striking arm that is held under the rear end of the body by a parallel linkage made up of tensioned shape-memory alloy actuators.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
-
The precious metals are also used in jewelry, with gold-platinum alloys, commonly known as white gold, becoming an increasingly popular fixture in modern jewelry.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Wall Street is talking about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Through these diverse artworks, LOEWE highlights a creative fusion of different cultures and disciplines.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Uchu Nikkei cuisine is the fusion of delicate Japanese techniques and fresh Peruvian ingredients that has taken the world by storm in recent decades.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share