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
This terrifying amalgamation of Sue and Elisabeth takes the stage at the New Year's Eve show, where it is ridiculed by the audience.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
That the main character is named Ali and the gardener that eventually usurps his reality is called Reza speaks of two souls existing inside one body, as the director’s first name is the amalgamation of these two names: Alireza.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
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As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
That the main character is named Ali and the gardener that eventually usurps his reality is called Reza speaks of two souls existing inside one body, as the director’s first name is the amalgamation of these two names: Alireza.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag
By Hannah Jackson
Celebrity Style
Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo
By Christian Allaire
As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
Noun
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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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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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Made of pure petroleum jelly, a mixture of mineral oils and wax, Vaseline is an inexpensive medicine cabinet staple that has a place in just about every home.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Parton, who has partnered with Conagra Brands before, also has a line of baking mixes and frostings with Duncan Hines.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Studies have found that emulsifiers can alter the mix of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome or microbiota; damage the lining of the gastrointestinal tract; and trigger inflammation, potentially contributing to problems elsewhere in the body.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The hosts also talk about the Fanatics Games, a blend of Pros vs. Joes and MrBeast’s YouTube channel; the good (big ratings) and bad (social race-baiting) about the WNBA‘s opening weekend; and the sale of LiveBarn, the youth sports streaming platform whose backers include Susquehanna and Ares.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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In an age of runaway AI, Palantir’s blend of realpolitik and moral restraint may be less of an anomaly and more of a preview.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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Hudson said Wednesday in his letter to Gilmore and Eaves that the decline compared with fiscal 2024 is expected largely due to a combination of two factors.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.—
Samuel Indyk,
USA Today,
22 May 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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Eligible innovations span a wide range of areas, including generative AI tools for screenwriting and voice synthesis, virtual production, post-production software and equipment, as well as next-generation streaming platforms.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Another member of his lab left to take a job at a Chinese gene synthesis firm.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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