as in amalgamation
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a church that is an amalgam of traditional and modern architectural styles
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Recent Examples of amalgam
While solid state seems to be a bit of a stretch goal for the industry, Lee says his company is looking closely at an alternative to commonly used lithium-ion—an amalgam of nickel, cobalt and manganese, or NCM, as well as a lower nickel percentage version.
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Ed Garsten, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
He is played by Ethan Hawke, a mainstay of Linklater’s movies, in a remarkable amalgam of bitterness, exuberance, drollery, tenderness, frustration, and tremendous artistic passion.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Hardy will bring his amalgam of country and Southern hard rock to fans on his upcoming headlining Jim Bob World Tour, which is visiting arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, in addition to festival shows in North America as well as his first headlining shows in Europe.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
In recognizing an amalgam that is independent of presidential control, the justices effectively authorized a fourth branch of government that the framers never imagined.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ed Garsten, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
He is played by Ethan Hawke, a mainstay of Linklater’s movies, in a remarkable amalgam of bitterness, exuberance, drollery, tenderness, frustration, and tremendous artistic passion.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Hardy will bring his amalgam of country and Southern hard rock to fans on his upcoming headlining Jim Bob World Tour, which is visiting arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, in addition to festival shows in North America as well as his first headlining shows in Europe.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
In recognizing an amalgam that is independent of presidential control, the justices effectively authorized a fourth branch of government that the framers never imagined.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
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Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag By Hannah Jackson Celebrity Style Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo By Christian Allaire As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the long butcher block kitchen table built by Albert, Asawa led group sessions sculpting figures from homemade baker’s clay (a mixture of flour, salt and water), or decorating eggs or making origami by day and family meals by night.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Traditional mayonnaise is a mundane miracle: a mixture of water and oil held together by the magic of an egg yolk (also known as lecithin, an emulsifier).—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Under the direction of Laurence Cox, the production promises a thrilling mix of suspense, humor and breathtaking visuals that will keep audiences captivated.—
Caleb Parr and Natalie Coates Wiens,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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At Factum Arte’s studio, the team didn’t just 3D print each object, but used a mix of new and traditional techniques.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The blend was inspired by the Golden Ratio: 61.8 percent whisky aged in European oak and 38.2 percent aged in American oak, which were married together for a final 15 months before being bottled in this stunning decanter.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The balance wheel is made of a non-magnetic brass alloy and the Syloxi hairspring has been re-profiled to ensure stable performance at 36,000 vibrations per hour.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metal alloys and minerals, such as silica or potassium carbonate, are added to regular glass to create crystal; this enhances the material’s shine and durability.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Its perfectly melty combination of shea butter, olive butter, and avocado oil seals in moisture and intensely conditions lips, while vitamin C boosts collagen production and subsequent firmness.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Oz has been criticized for promoting medical treatments not backed by experts, such as using a combination of pregnancy hormones and a 500-calorie diet to spur weight loss.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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This gesture is a fusion of creativity, sustainability, and giving back.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Theirs is an unexpected yet alchemical fusion of talents, strengthened by at least two dimensions of rigor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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