melting pot
noun
plural melting pots
1
a
: a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole
b
: the population of such a place
2
: a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty
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Spain is a culturally and historically rich country, as well as a melting pot of different cultures who have left their marks over the centuries.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Orlando is a melting pot, says Miranda, very multicultural and, more important, appreciative of it.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
The concerts have become a melting pot of Swifties who all speak the same lyrical language.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Her vocal delivery, infused with confidence and joy, matched the song’s theme of embracing one’s roots and identity with pride.
Miami, with its unique mix of cultures—particularly its large Cuban and broader Latin population—has always been a melting pot of musical influences.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Orlando is a melting pot, says Miranda, very multicultural and, more important, appreciative of it.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
The concerts have become a melting pot of Swifties who all speak the same lyrical language.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Her vocal delivery, infused with confidence and joy, matched the song’s theme of embracing one’s roots and identity with pride.
Miami, with its unique mix of cultures—particularly its large Cuban and broader Latin population—has always been a melting pot of musical influences.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Melting pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20pot. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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