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
Milla’s an amalgamation of a few wellness influencers, but also someone who was created in the writers’ room.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
On Tuesday, Garth Hudson, who played organ, accordion, saxophone, and more as a member of the Band—perhaps still the group that best embodies the glorious, lawless amalgamation of styles at the very heart of rock and roll—died at the age of eighty-seven, near Woodstock, New York.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
The look was an amalgamation of fashion eras and styles that, to my dismay, worked.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The star told La La Anthony during Vogue's official red carpet live stream that the dress was an amalgamation of three different Chanel couture dresses from a 1940s, 1950s and 2020 collection.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
On Tuesday, Garth Hudson, who played organ, accordion, saxophone, and more as a member of the Band—perhaps still the group that best embodies the glorious, lawless amalgamation of styles at the very heart of rock and roll—died at the age of eighty-seven, near Woodstock, New York.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
The look was an amalgamation of fashion eras and styles that, to my dismay, worked.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The star told La La Anthony during Vogue's official red carpet live stream that the dress was an amalgamation of three different Chanel couture dresses from a 1940s, 1950s and 2020 collection.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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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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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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That explains why Maldonado, who was born on the same day as Darvish, remains in the mix.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the video, Bieber sports a yellow beanie while immersing himself in a trippy, experimental jam session with an eclectic mix of mind-bending electronic sounds.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
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
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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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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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The participants were instructed throughout the study to ingest deuterium oxide, which helped the researchers track muscle protein synthesis (MPS).—
Julia Ries,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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For drug discovery companies, this means creating specialized models that understand protein folding, molecular interactions, cellular biology, and chemical synthesis – each requiring domain-specific training but building on general scientific knowledge.—
Greg Licholai MD,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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