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
Who inspired Adrien Brody’s character in ‘The Brutalist?’ The film’s protagonist is an amalgamation of influential American architects such as Paul Rudolph and Louis Kahn, as well as Marcel Breuer.
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Recently, Cider quietly opened an Amazon storefront, where some of the brand’s eclectic styles — an amalgamation of aesthetics from cottagecore toile de Jouy to Y2K leather — are now shoppable on the internet’s biggest retail platform.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
For Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips, the character was the chance to play around with decades of comic-book mythology and turn him into God’s Lonely Bozo — an amalgamation of antiheroes that carbon-date back to the Carter era.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
The app, which is No. 2 in the App Store, appears to be an amalgamation of several other popular social media platforms.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Recently, Cider quietly opened an Amazon storefront, where some of the brand’s eclectic styles — an amalgamation of aesthetics from cottagecore toile de Jouy to Y2K leather — are now shoppable on the internet’s biggest retail platform.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
For Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips, the character was the chance to play around with decades of comic-book mythology and turn him into God’s Lonely Bozo — an amalgamation of antiheroes that carbon-date back to the Carter era.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
The app, which is No. 2 in the App Store, appears to be an amalgamation of several other popular social media platforms.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
Noun
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Not only does each cremation use a lot of energy in the form of natural gas, but toxic mercury vapor also gets liberated from old-style amalgam tooth fillings.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The term is an amalgam of two of the three languages spoken in Corsica (Corsu, French, and Italian).—
Sara Lieberman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Several other Minnesota Democrats are also in the mix to seek the party's nomination in the 2026 Senate race.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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His scoring, creativity, and championship pedigree are part of why Dallas remains in the mix despite Dončić’s injuries.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its smooth texture falls somewhere between a gel and an oil and features a blend of moisturizing marula and cacay oils for a luxurious lather.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is solidifying its position in the film industry, offering filmmakers an unmatched blend of breathtaking locations, advanced infrastructure and exceptional support.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The team trained an AI system using a miniature model of a Reaper drone, 3D printed out of titanium alloy.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Synthetic dental implants aren’t perfect Dental implants, typically fabricated from titanium or titanium alloy and then screwed into a patient’s jawbone, have become more popular alternatives to dentures in recent years.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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The appeal of chunky acetate frames continued to rule the collections, flanked by novelty combinations of acetate and metal accents, green lenses and a focus on functionality.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The researchers forecast that the combination of renewable energy and nuclear power will meet all the coming increase in electricity demand worldwide.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Stone’s look was a rare fusion of fashion and comedy.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Driving the news: Type One signed an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to jointly develop plans for a potential 350 MW-equivalent fusion power plant.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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That might be the most coherent trend connecting Jokic’s favorite footballers: the synthesis of physical force and cerebral mastery.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Cuban director Sara Gómez, who died in 1974, at the age of thirty-one, is one of the few directors to have truly achieved this synthesis.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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