as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought
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Recent Examples of synthesis
Those proteins are linked to an array of regulatory actions, including fat synthesis, liver metabolism, immune function and cell survival.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Physicist, engineer, and founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, a company scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air with gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis.
—Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
Line readings shifted mostly through synthesis and truncation.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Platforms like ElevenLabs have begun to prioritize combining speech synthesis with conversational intelligence in an effort to create a more natural user experience.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Physicist, engineer, and founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, a company scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air with gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis.
—Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
Line readings shifted mostly through synthesis and truncation.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Platforms like ElevenLabs have begun to prioritize combining speech synthesis with conversational intelligence in an effort to create a more natural user experience.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesis
Noun
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Enjoy the mixture of black, blue and yellow hues on the male.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Drizzle mixture with 1/2 cup of the General Tso’s sauce; toss to coat.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With a unique blend of Italian and Jersey influences, Davi shares insights and advice through empowering content and a live touring show addressing topics like dating, family dynamics, financial freedom, and how to be a man in the modern world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Lightweight cotton-blend fabric, adjustable spaghetti straps and roomy side pockets make this V-neck sundress a great pick for hot or humid weather.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Alex Fitzpatrick climbed into the weekend mix with a bogey-free 66 on Friday.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Lluritu offers a good mix of classic seafood dishes, as well as a daily selection of specials that are well worth checking out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Noun
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During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Adaptive headlights, alloy wheels, panorama moon roof, power lift gate and trunk release, power folding exterior mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers are also standard.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Carbon steel tends to be cheaper than the specialized supersteel alloys, so some home cooks don’t mind the trade-off of higher maintenance for better value.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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It is called the fusion centers, run by local police, maintaining capabilities that are invasive and violate, accessing all devices, all.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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This fusion creates a distinctive, energetic sound that has become deeply rooted in the Bolivian cultural scene, especially in urban areas.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Synthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthesis. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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