as in blend
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
her music is a meld of various styles
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as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations
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Recent Examples of meld
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Such work has not yet been approved for routine purposes, even when the aircraft is small and controlled by a human on the ground—a man-machine meld that keeps a pilot in the loop.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2011
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
And no one wants to whip out the ultimate anachronism—a laptop—in the lobby store that looks like a Midwestern grandma’s living room melded with a Swiss grandma’s chalet.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Noun
This weightless multitasker adds a hint of radiance to the skin—as a primer below foundation or simply on its own.
Concealer for Women Over 50
The best concealers for women over 50 meld hydrating ingredients with actives, such as peptides, for anti-aging benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Such work has not yet been approved for routine purposes, even when the aircraft is small and controlled by a human on the ground—a man-machine meld that keeps a pilot in the loop.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2011
Verb
Or Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's multiday party melding ritual with rich visuals.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
And no one wants to whip out the ultimate anachronism—a laptop—in the lobby store that looks like a Midwestern grandma’s living room melded with a Swiss grandma’s chalet.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meld
Noun
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This effect is likely due to its soothing blend of natural butters and oils.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The result is a dynamic blend of heritage and local character that feels both fresh and iconic.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The restaurant combines flavors from across France, including chef Julien Pilati’s native Champagne and the Brittany of his wife, Laetitia.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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This box combines three types of cheese with apple slices, grapes, olive oil, and sea salt crackers.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In the 2025 World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure readers showed that D.C.'s best accommodations are an ideal mix of old-school landmark hotels and newcomers ready to bring us into the future.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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So for us, the Little Rock Zoo was the perfect mix of audience and education.—
Harley Walls,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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As part of its founding as a party in 2022, the Forward PAC merged with the Renew America Movement, made up of former Republican officials, and the Serve America Movement, a group of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Within the hearts and faces of the Class of 2025 is a mixture of anticipation and apprehension — on the edge of a world that is, by turns, irreverent and weary, defiant and desperate for something more.—
F. Willis Johnson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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This powdered drink mixture comes in cherry and berry, and both flavors are super tasty, similar to something like a less flavorful Gatorade, or maybe more like a Vitaminwater.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The universe containing Marty and Felicia is only in Chuck's head — an amalgamation of people and experiences from throughout his life.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Meld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meld. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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