as in blend
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
her music is a meld of various styles
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations
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Recent Examples of meld
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The production’s signature contribution to the Our Town legacy is a chancy meld of historical eras and cast demographics.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
The French linen mist melds cozy notes of bergamot and musk with a lemony twist and the fresh, floral smell of a white-flower bouquet.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The potent single — a meld of regional Mexican music, pop and subtle trap beats — highlighted both artists’ unique strengths and complementary styles.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The production’s signature contribution to the Our Town legacy is a chancy meld of historical eras and cast demographics.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
By Imani Perry
Perry’s wide-ranging study seems to take inspiration from blues music, a genre that melds Black suffering with Black pride.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
The French linen mist melds cozy notes of bergamot and musk with a lemony twist and the fresh, floral smell of a white-flower bouquet.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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Ernie’s is a fun blend of modern industrial and Cibolo nostalgia—large black and white photos of early 20th-century Cibolo line the interior, and remnants of the Purina price board sit outside.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Global sea ice extent, which combines the sea ice extents of the Arctic and Antarctic, set a new minimum for the month.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 10 titles in the week’s overall Nielsen rankings combined for 9.27 billion minutes of viewing, down from 10.87 billion a week earlier (a decline of about 15 percent).—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Serving pieces like a cheese board, platter, salad bowl, etc. A collection of local food favorites like coffee, salad dressings, snack mixes, etc.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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In industries like construction, automation, and hybrid work solutions, pricing decisions must address a unique mix of upfront costs, long-term value, and customer trust.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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The look was an amalgamation of fashion eras and styles that, to my dismay, worked.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jobs demonstrated the value of amalgamating technology, art, and user-centric design.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Meld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meld. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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