as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs
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as in alloy
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a striking composite of two separate images
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch
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Recent Examples of composite
New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Visual effects are employed throughout, but unlike with so many films groaning under the weight of CG eyesores, digital technology is used less as a shortcut than as enhancer, or for specific purposes like dropping in talking animal characters and stitching together composite shots.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The player’s gear — 25 rackets and more than 30 shirts — was ground up and turned into a camo-like speckled composite in tones of blue that was used for the bezel and case of the 42-mm timepiece.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
PCMAG, 30 June 2024
Prior to compositing to two metre lengths, high tin, silver, and lead values were capped for each zone individually.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
Aptera In January of last year, Aptera announced the Launch Edition which featured roughly 700 watts of solar cells on the composite body and boasted a 400-mile range from a single charge to its 42 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Visual effects are employed throughout, but unlike with so many films groaning under the weight of CG eyesores, digital technology is used less as a shortcut than as enhancer, or for specific purposes like dropping in talking animal characters and stitching together composite shots.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
The recycled tennis equipment is fused with a bio-sourced epoxy resin to create a durable and visually striking composite.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The player’s gear — 25 rackets and more than 30 shirts — was ground up and turned into a camo-like speckled composite in tones of blue that was used for the bezel and case of the 42-mm timepiece.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
My stress test of compositing four video tracks has brought many a video app to its knees in the past with stop-and-go playback.
—PCMAG, 30 June 2024
Prior to compositing to two metre lengths, high tin, silver, and lead values were capped for each zone individually.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
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The Type 00 has a long bonnet and a fastback profile, as well as 23-inch alloy wheels.Jack Guy, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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It's built tough with a magnesium alloy body and is protected against dust and splashes.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is the time to embrace avant-garde styles, mix unexpected textures and experiment with daring color palettes that might have once felt too risky.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Its popularity is on the rise as the global matcha market is expected to grow to about $5 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.39% from 2023 to 2028.Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sports travel business generates some $609 billion globally, projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 16% between 2024 and 2030.Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 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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Wendy: Designed specifically for women, the Wendy combines lightweight comfort with chic design, perfect for everyday wear.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Members of various area barbershop organizations, including the Chorus of DuPage from Naperville, have combined their talents to form the group Northern Illinois Harmony Alliance.Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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On the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the amalgam responded with a national day of protest that, to that point, had no peer.Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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This critical link between Mopac and Interstate 35 is an amalgam of two numbered streets, which can be confusing.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
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The brand treats each batch as a unique new vintage bottling and proofing to express the best qualities of each set of barrels rather than blending for a consistent flavor profile.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But despite such heady material, the book itself is pleasurably earthbound and uncomplicated, shifting from one character in his Norwegian ensemble to the next with charm and intelligence, blending the wonder of science fiction with the moody intensity of a murder mystery.Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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