as in amalgam
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an amalgamation of peat moss and vermiculite is a good medium for starting vegetable seedlings
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Recent Examples of amalgamation
And with their amalgamation of talents, the clever clogs at CIES Football Observatory have valued Real Madrid’s squad at €1.8billion.
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Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The statues are both amalgamations and distillations.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Enshrining words in sacred objects such as the Torah or giving them visual presence through Quranic calligraphy, Jews and Muslims give language the heft of a stone statue that can hold the breath of amalgamation and distillation with the grace of Venus or Vishnu.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The statues are both amalgamations and distillations.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Enshrining words in sacred objects such as the Torah or giving them visual presence through Quranic calligraphy, Jews and Muslims give language the heft of a stone statue that can hold the breath of amalgamation and distillation with the grace of Venus or Vishnu.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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The look of the university is an amalgam of Italian, Moorish and American architectural styles, with a blending of materials such as plaster, cooper and wood.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The record plays like an amalgam of her career's most peerless moments.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Make Caramel For caramel mixture, butter the sides of a heavy medium saucepan.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire smoke is a mixture of water vapor, gases, and microscopic particles known as particulate matter.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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The new event aims to help attendees stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions, using a mix of entertainment and resources.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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The film, a mix of drama and comedy, follows her character’s journey through an unfamiliar culture, earning praise for its unique narrative.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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The alpaca-Merino blend is a combination of two powerful fibers to keep you toasty in cold temps.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sweeting said another reason for investing in Trip was its blend of influence and innovation.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
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How Much Does The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq Cost? Prices start at £37,860 for the entry-level SE trim which gets you 18-inch alloy wheels, the 13-inch touchscreen and three configurable smart dials which are placed below the touchscreen.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account This combination of financial pressures creates an extraordinary level of stress for Gen X.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The combination lends the series an almost documentary-like texture that’s otherwise missing from its scripts.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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There are two approaches to achieving fusion in the lab: inertial confinement fusion, which uses powerful lasers, and magnetic confinement fusion, which uses powerful magnets.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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From the October 2024 issue: Kash Patel will do anything for Trump Rather than conservatism as conventionally understood, this crowd and its international counterparts represent the fusion of several trends that have been coalescing for some time.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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In a recent interview, Kaplan mentioned that the Japanese-French synthesis, already so organic to their experiences, would cohere further during their travels.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Nestled to the north of Auraria Parkway, the southwest of Speer Boulevard and the southeast of the train tracks that separate Ball Arena from Elitch Gardens, the 55-acre parcel’s future represents a potential synthesis of private profitability and public gain.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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