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
Manganese is necessary for energy metabolism and immune function, while copper acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in energy production, neurotransmitter synthesis, iron metabolism, and more.1112
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Katie Hafner: Dora wrote her thesis on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, an aspect of organic chemistry still used in industry today.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
Reviews and syntheses: Composition and characteristics of burrowing animals along a climate and ecological gradient, Chile
Nature Protocols.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
A couple of studies published this year have put this idea to the test: one found that the synthesis of new muscle was the same after consuming corn or milk protein; another found that a blend of pea, brown rice, and canola protein matched the muscle-building performance of whey.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Katie Hafner: Dora wrote her thesis on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, an aspect of organic chemistry still used in industry today.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
Reviews and syntheses: Composition and characteristics of burrowing animals along a climate and ecological gradient, Chile
Nature Protocols.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
A couple of studies published this year have put this idea to the test: one found that the synthesis of new muscle was the same after consuming corn or milk protein; another found that a blend of pea, brown rice, and canola protein matched the muscle-building performance of whey.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesis
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Divide and shape mixture into small (about ¾-inch) balls, forming 30 to 40 meatballs.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The statues are both amalgamations and distillations.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, the back, sides, and sleeves are cut from a stretchy, fleece-weight blend of merino, polyester, and elastane, which afforded testers exceptional movement and breathability while moving fast through the cold.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Largely through artful cartel marketing portraying tusi as pretty, fun, and accessible, this blend of cheap drug leftovers has become the substance of choice for Colombian DJs and Mexican rappers, a wolf in sheep’s clothing for European ravers, and a source of confusion for everyone else.Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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This increase in gross profit margin is due to a higher margin product mix in the manufacturing segment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The 60-percent cotton, 36-percent Lyocell, and four-percent Elastane fabric is some magic amalgam of stretch that felt unrestrictive during yoga stretches but still maintained a nice tight, clean-looking fit for days spent at my desk.Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
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The amalgam of James Beard Award-winning chefs and trendy one-of-a-kind concepts that Austin has become known for is a newer flex.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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Both the belt and chain variants are built around a 6061 aluminum alloy frame and fork with an adjustable stem for improved comfort and fit.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Corrale is one of our favorite flatirons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed.Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bellevue's management has expressed concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern due to the working capital deficit and the need to complete a business combination by the extended deadline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The five-man combination of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon leads the league in points per possessions.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Coal Pot Coal Pot is a marina-front Caribbean and French fusion eatery in St. Lucia's capital that has been here for years, a testament to its appeal with locals and visitors alike.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Enter the Blue in particular improvises on jazz styles and history to create a unique fusion of media and narrative.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Synthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthesis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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