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
Since 2020, the worker placed 34 orders for gold alloy, amounting to $158,967, WXIN reported.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Today’s woods typically are made of a light, strong metal alloy that is hollow inside.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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
Finally, scandium, used in aluminum alloys for aerospace components, has been identified as a byproduct of processing titanium ores.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Today’s woods typically are made of a light, strong metal alloy that is hollow inside.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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
Finally, scandium, used in aluminum alloys for aerospace components, has been identified as a byproduct of processing titanium ores.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Dip a sponge in the mixture and gently clean the coils.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 edition was bottled at just over 4 years old, while this year’s release is a mixture of 4- and 5-year-old barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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Falling Into Place, which arrived Friday (March 28), is a thrilling amalgam of sultry jazz, heart-baring soul, sizzling Caribbean riddims, and a painstakingly particular approach to vocal stacks informed by musical giants like Brandy.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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While solid state seems to be a bit of a stretch goal for the industry, Lee says his company is looking closely at an alternative to commonly used lithium-ion—an amalgam of nickel, cobalt and manganese, or NCM, as well as a lower nickel percentage version.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hybrid gaming/content-creation systems like this one have become more popular over the last few years, and the Aero X16 blends style and substance better than most.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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Said to be a blend of comedy and music, the special will feature a lineup of special guests.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On Friday afternoon, a mix of young visitors and families lounged on the beach and strolled along Ocean Drive.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Now, due to starting pitching injuries, Carrasco is in the mix for the team’s fifth starter role.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Moretti is basically an amalgamation of many different musicians, such as Prince, David Bowie and Elton John.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
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
Noun
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 715 points, or 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 2.7%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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Before markets opened on Wednesday, the S&P 500 was down 6.3 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average 4.4 percent, and the Nasdaq composite 10.8 percent since January 17.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Closing that gap will not be easy, and will require a combination of lower government spending and higher taxes.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designer Tips for Using Albers Artwork as Color Inspiration Josef Albers’ artworks offer an amazing variety of color combinations—a big reason behind the TikTok appeal.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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With small nuclear fission reactors — and perhaps fusion power plants — Jupiter's moons Ganymede and Callisto, Saturn's moon Titan, Neptune's moon Triton and the whole Kuiper Belt may come into range.—
Dave S. Brody,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The act is designed to allow the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to have regulatory authority over commercial fusion energy systems for certain purposes.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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