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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 melded
Certainly there were luxe, strong visions of the wardrobe on the runway, but with hints of edge melded with signifying codes like the web, the interlock, the GG, the Flora, the bamboo, the bit and the Jackie.
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Paton said last week that their styles have melded together well.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Hailing from Quebec and named after pre-heart-attack chest pain, the two musicians, a guitarist and a drummer who go by Khn de Poitrine and Klek de Poitrine, seem to have mind-melded over two decades of collaboration.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
But Hickey, who has a master’s in arts administration and cultural policy from Goldsmiths College at the University of London, has melded her love of music with her administrative skills.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
And over the years, the film and my live experiences have melded in a certain way, but Sly and the Family Stone, of course.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Paton said last week that their styles have melded together well.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Hailing from Quebec and named after pre-heart-attack chest pain, the two musicians, a guitarist and a drummer who go by Khn de Poitrine and Klek de Poitrine, seem to have mind-melded over two decades of collaboration.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
But Hickey, who has a master’s in arts administration and cultural policy from Goldsmiths College at the University of London, has melded her love of music with her administrative skills.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
And over the years, the film and my live experiences have melded in a certain way, but Sly and the Family Stone, of course.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melded
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Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had only given up one home run in his six other starts this season combined.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Sarcastic fury on his past albums used to be paired with a sense of playful discovery, like the new wave synths mixed with punishing bass on All My Heroes Are Cornballs or the SP-404-shredding beats that powered his Danny Brown collaboration Scaring The Hoes.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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Most sectors were in positive territory, though performances were mixed among the region's major bourses.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Decades later, in January 1906, the institute merged with the Mercantile Library to form what was the city’s largest library.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Caesars' second merger in a decade This is the second time since 2020 that Caesars has merged with another company.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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So why is the hotel so integrated into the city's narrative?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Fourth-year Northwood coach Maddy Grimm has blended the team’s experience with the two-way skills of Chen.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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On paper, that bears a striking resemblance to Little Book Chapter 3, which blended Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s at cask strength.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Seasonal produce from the Charlotte area and around the world will also be incorporated.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Once all the butter is incorporated, scrape down the sides of the bowl, increase the speed to high and whip for another 5 minutes.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Melded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melded. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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