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
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Recent Examples of amalgam
The album is not a hit, but its follow-up, 1996’s The Score, establishes the trio as a Beatlesque amalgam of three different personalities creating a unique blend of pop that the world finds irresistible.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Weverse, a savvy amalgam of Instagram, YouTube, and Ticketmaster, is a one-stop shop.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
The 60-percent cotton, 36-percent Lyocell, and four-percent Elastane fabric is some magic amalgam of stretch that felt unrestrictive during yoga stretches but still maintained a nice tight, clean-looking fit for days spent at my desk.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
The amalgam of James Beard Award-winning chefs and trendy one-of-a-kind concepts that Austin has become known for is a newer flex.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Weverse, a savvy amalgam of Instagram, YouTube, and Ticketmaster, is a one-stop shop.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
The 60-percent cotton, 36-percent Lyocell, and four-percent Elastane fabric is some magic amalgam of stretch that felt unrestrictive during yoga stretches but still maintained a nice tight, clean-looking fit for days spent at my desk.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
The amalgam of James Beard Award-winning chefs and trendy one-of-a-kind concepts that Austin has become known for is a newer flex.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
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But there’s one that has caught the attention of genre veterans for offering an amalgamation of mechanics that lead to an absurd degree of character progression possibilities: 2013’s Path of Exile — an ambitious, free-to-play take on the genre that has been in constant evolution for over a decade.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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And with their amalgamation of talents, the clever clogs at CIES Football Observatory have valued Real Madrid’s squad at €1.8billion.Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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Arrange salad: Arrange spinach mixture on a large serving platter and top with apple slices, blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Soak a cotton ball in the mixture, then tuck it into a tree branch.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now add into the mix the rise of companion chatbots, which some researchers say could worsen mental health conditions for some young people by further isolating them and removing them from peer and family support networks.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shop them in various colors, including deep brown, forest green, grey, winter white, and more. Reebok After Class Joggers These on-sale luxe joggers are made with a majority cotton blend and are a great pick for everyday wear.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an investigation published in September, researchers at Consumer Reports tested 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends that contain cinnamon, such as garam masala and five-spice powder.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bike is equipped with slick tires and lightweight alloy wheels.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prototype rides on center-lock alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear), but production cars will have 959-style magnesium rims.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The combination of these domestic economic pressures and the international challenges in Syria, Georgia, and Belarus are reminiscent of another era all too familiar to those in the Kremlin.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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For a planet that has oceans and a D to H ratio similar to earth’s, deuterium fusion power would deplete the D to H ratio within a few hundred million years, Catling and colleagues noted.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For instance, lumbar fusion surgeries -- such as the one purportedly described by Mangione -- are commonly performed but often fail to provide lasting relief, according to various studies.Liz Neporent, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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