as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an admixture of rose petals and lavender for a fragrant potpourri
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Recent Examples of admixture
The City Hall scene was familiar to me from friends’ previous impulse marriages: Hispanic and Chinese and Russian couples dressed to the nines and smiling shyly with entire families in tow, some admixture of practicality and sentiment infusing the whole room with a slightly absurdist glow.
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Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
Between 1645 and 1648, the silver content dropped from 92.5 percent sterling to just 70–80 percent; the rest was a copper admixture.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024
Martin Puryear, ‘That Profile’ 1999, stainless steel and bronze; outdoors on the tram arrival plaza
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
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Puryear’s monumental sculpture, which is four stories tall, greets visitors on the tram arrival plaza with a poetic admixture of time and place.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The paper reviewed in the press release suggests that the admixture between Duffy-negative and Duffy-positive (the latter of which is the state outside of Africa) ancestral populations among the Malagasy allowed for the emergence of the resistant strain.
—Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
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Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
Between 1645 and 1648, the silver content dropped from 92.5 percent sterling to just 70–80 percent; the rest was a copper admixture.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024
Martin Puryear, ‘That Profile’ 1999, stainless steel and bronze; outdoors on the tram arrival plaza
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
Advertisement
Puryear’s monumental sculpture, which is four stories tall, greets visitors on the tram arrival plaza with a poetic admixture of time and place.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The paper reviewed in the press release suggests that the admixture between Duffy-negative and Duffy-positive (the latter of which is the state outside of Africa) ancestral populations among the Malagasy allowed for the emergence of the resistant strain.
—Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
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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
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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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The company will also sell distinctive, high-quality Saudi products as part of the merchandise mix.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cherry pie filling brings the fruit and chocolate cake mix brings the topping.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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Hardy will bring his amalgam of country and Southern hard rock to fans on his upcoming headlining Jim Bob World Tour, which is visiting arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, in addition to festival shows in North America as well as his first headlining shows in Europe.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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In recognizing an amalgam that is independent of presidential control, the justices effectively authorized a fourth branch of government that the framers never imagined.—
Jacob Sullum,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 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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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
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The treatment, injected once weekly, is a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide — the active ingredient in Wegovy.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
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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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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