as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France
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as in cross
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit
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Recent Examples of hybrid
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Plans for a hybrid model for release in 2027 have also been announced.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
These hybrids were created by Toichi Itoh in Japan 80 years ago by crossing tree peonies with herbaceous peonies.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
This hybrid approach is especially popular among younger demographics seeking social experiences that combine ambiance, food, music, and late-night energy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Plans for a hybrid model for release in 2027 have also been announced.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Noun
Here are our top recommendations for all types of sleepers, including hybrid mattresses for a Goldilocks-like slumber and organic mattresses for eco-conscious shoppers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
These hybrids were created by Toichi Itoh in Japan 80 years ago by crossing tree peonies with herbaceous peonies.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
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Spokespeople for the state's two largest electric utilities — Arizona Public Service Co. and Salt River Project — suggested their respective utilities remained committed to mixed energy portfolios to meet future power needs.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Coach Xabi Alonso’s press conference and the mixed zone interview session with players Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde and Jacobo Ramón were initially scheduled for 7:30 and 7:45 pm ET respectively, at MetLife Stadium.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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When Silva could only half-clear Neto’s cross, Joao Pedro took one touch to control the ball, another to get it out from under his feet and then curled it perfectly beyond the reach of goalkeeper Fabio.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The giant moa — a husky, wingless bird that could stand almost 12 feet tall — once booked it across New Zealand’s landscapes on legs that looked like a cross between an overgrown chicken and a Tyrannosaurus Rex.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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Without using wheat, rye, barley, couscous, bulgur, and other crossbreeds of those grains, gluten-free pasta can be made from brown rice, white rice, corn, legumes, quinoa, edamame, lentils, or beans.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The goldendoodle named Bruno is crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, and is known to have unique fur—loose curls and sometimes shaggy.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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