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
The balance wheel is made of a non-magnetic brass alloy and the Syloxi hairspring has been re-profiled to ensure stable performance at 36,000 vibrations per hour.
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Steven Rogers, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
Metal alloys and minerals, such as silica or potassium carbonate, are added to regular glass to create crystal; this enhances the material’s shine and durability.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
On the inside, the body is built around a chassis that's mostly magnesium alloy (with some polycarbonate bits) with seals to prevent dust and moisture ingress.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Both levels have 9-foot ceilings, which make the rooms feel large and airy when coupled with the ample natural light provided by large aluminum alloy windows.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Steven Rogers, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
Metal alloys and minerals, such as silica or potassium carbonate, are added to regular glass to create crystal; this enhances the material’s shine and durability.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
On the inside, the body is built around a chassis that's mostly magnesium alloy (with some polycarbonate bits) with seals to prevent dust and moisture ingress.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Both levels have 9-foot ceilings, which make the rooms feel large and airy when coupled with the ample natural light provided by large aluminum alloy windows.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Talking with a mixture of focus and intensity in his face, James looked at the practice court and was asked if the necessary ingredients to win him a fifth NBA championship were in the room.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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New talent: Czapek stood out among the independents at Watches and Wonders 2025, impressing with its blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary style.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Along with the antioxidant-rich 100% organic olive oil, there is a blend of vitamin E and rosemary lead oil to protect and refresh the skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Gregory Border 30 $170 at Amazon The Border 30 feels like a mix between the Ruckpack and the Allpa.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Still, expect both drivers to be in the mix on Sunday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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And This is 40 captures such an amalgamation perfectly.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This terrifying amalgamation of Sue and Elisabeth takes the stage at the New Year's Eve show, where it is ridiculed by the audience.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 971 points, losing 2.48 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite suffered similar percentage drops.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.5%, while the Nasdaq composite saw a decline of 2.6%.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two and a half hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or an hour and 15 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or some combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Every slow start means a player is cooked, not ready or some combination of both.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The fusion reaction that would take place in Sunbirds is different from that currently being studied for energy generation on Earth, according to Live Science.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the dawn of the new millennium, Nortec Collective transformed the traditional sounds of northern Mexico into something entirely unheard of — a fusion of regional Mexican and electronic music that redefined a generation.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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