as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs
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as in alloy
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a striking composite of two separate images
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch
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Recent Examples of composite
IEEE Spectrum, 8 Feb. 2025
Renault was able to limit the rest of the vehicle’s weight to under 900 pounds by utilizing a composite chassis made of a unique mixture of aluminum, steel alloys, and carbon.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2025
This significant increase in speed is accompanied by a remarkable reduction in operational resistance by 22% and a weight decrease of 10%, thanks to the use of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber composites and magnesium alloys.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Dave Quinn, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
This system composites data mainly from IPEDS and the College Scorecard but includes other sources as well such as the College Free Speech Rankings.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Mabry says Overture’s structure will experience thermal stresses, especially where composite and metallic parts meet.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Feb. 2025
Renault was able to limit the rest of the vehicle’s weight to under 900 pounds by utilizing a composite chassis made of a unique mixture of aluminum, steel alloys, and carbon.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
After a 1965 congressional amendment to the act passed, they were made out of a cheaper composite.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2025
This significant increase in speed is accompanied by a remarkable reduction in operational resistance by 22% and a weight decrease of 10%, thanks to the use of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber composites and magnesium alloys.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
Afterwards, any photo editing app can help composite the pics into a grid.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
This system composites data mainly from IPEDS and the College Scorecard but includes other sources as well such as the College Free Speech Rankings.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
Noun
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The artificial furcula that was added to the robot consists of a striking arm that is held under the rear end of the body by a parallel linkage made up of tensioned shape-memory alloy actuators.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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The precious metals are also used in jewelry, with gold-platinum alloys, commonly known as white gold, becoming an increasingly popular fixture in modern jewelry.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Moisturizing Tanning Oil Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thrift store revenue was found to have increased in the U.S. at a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 percent to $14.2 billion over the past five years, including a rise of 1.4 percent in 2023, according to an August 2024 report by Research and Markets.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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This Year Increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 28% to reach a value of $826.7 billion by 2030.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 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
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If anything, the Rainbow tracks illustrate the youthful grit with which Yes combined their virtuoso tendencies onstage with a certain in-your-face raggedness.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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There should be streaks of egg white not fully combined.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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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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Not only does each cremation use a lot of energy in the form of natural gas, but toxic mercury vapor also gets liberated from old-style amalgam tooth fillings.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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How to blend gray hair The color application that oscillates between highlights and lowlights.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Frosty Fusions will blend a customer’s choice of sauce with additional mix-ins for a custom flavor experience.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 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 Prologue is an amalgamation of components from the Equinox and Blazer EVs.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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