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
Later, rare earths were used as an alloy in ammunition for machine guns.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 9 May 2025
The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
In addition to the Ultra model, our tester included the Climate Package, Trailer Hitch, Luggage Cover, air-ride suspension, a Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound System, front seat massagers, and 22-inch 5-double spoke diamond cut alloy wheels.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 9 May 2025
The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
In addition to the Ultra model, our tester included the Climate Package, Trailer Hitch, Luggage Cover, air-ride suspension, a Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound System, front seat massagers, and 22-inch 5-double spoke diamond cut alloy wheels.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Early one morning, Jake Weir went to town to see about a mixture of grains for his horses.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Once cooked, top the hot dogs or sausage with the mixture.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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It’s named for the maritime heritage that inspired the blend, symbolizing the journey of whisky casks across the seas.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Its ultra-fine mist ensures a streak-free application, while the blend of skin-loving ingredients provides hydration and nourishment.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Daniel Kaluuya is perhaps the only Black leading man who rivals Jordan’s mix of critical acclaim and box-office success.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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John Calipari has a good mix of size, speed and guards who can get their own buckets.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The singles released so far have run the gamut sonically and represent an amalgamation of her past work from her 2010 debut album Animal to the more emotional Rainbow and High Road.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Brighton have an association with Sea Coast United, an amalgamation of community clubs in the north-eastern states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 256 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1%.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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For Drewry, both routes buoyed the total WCI composite across eight major East-West trade lanes, which increased 8 percent from the week prior, to $2,233 per container.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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But with the combination of the shifting music landscape and their exploring new sounds, their popularity seemed on the wane.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The poll was conducted by SSRS online or by phone from May 5-26 among 2,539 adults across the country using a combination of online and telephone interviews.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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Items span traditional Guanajuato street food to westernized Mexican delicacies and even dip into fusion dishes with birria ramen and egg rolls.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Pulsar's Sunbird uses a different fusion formula than fusion being studied for use in power plants.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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