as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an admixture of rose petals and lavender for a fragrant potpourri
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Recent Examples of admixture
Between 1645 and 1648, the silver content dropped from 92.5 percent sterling to just 70–80 percent; the rest was a copper admixture.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024
Martin Puryear, ‘That Profile’ 1999, stainless steel and bronze; outdoors on the tram arrival plaza
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
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Puryear’s monumental sculpture, which is four stories tall, greets visitors on the tram arrival plaza with a poetic admixture of time and place.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The paper reviewed in the press release suggests that the admixture between Duffy-negative and Duffy-positive (the latter of which is the state outside of Africa) ancestral populations among the Malagasy allowed for the emergence of the resistant strain.
—Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Burchard sees it the other way around: The rich genetic admixture is an opportunity to disentangle the social, environmental, and genetic underpinnings that contribute to varied health outcomes — and result in the paradoxical findings among Hispanic groups.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 14 Sep. 2023
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 Apr. 2024
Martin Puryear, ‘That Profile’ 1999, stainless steel and bronze; outdoors on the tram arrival plaza
(J. Paul Getty Museum)
Advertisement
Puryear’s monumental sculpture, which is four stories tall, greets visitors on the tram arrival plaza with a poetic admixture of time and place.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
The paper reviewed in the press release suggests that the admixture between Duffy-negative and Duffy-positive (the latter of which is the state outside of Africa) ancestral populations among the Malagasy allowed for the emergence of the resistant strain.
—Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Burchard sees it the other way around: The rich genetic admixture is an opportunity to disentangle the social, environmental, and genetic underpinnings that contribute to varied health outcomes — and result in the paradoxical findings among Hispanic groups.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 14 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
Noun
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Hot dogs are wrapped in bacon and browned, then smothered with a mixture of peppers and onions.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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Real metal Any quality wedding band is made of an alloy, or mixture of metals, that is long-lasting and durable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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That said, Bell, Larson, Blaney, Elliott, Byron and maybe Denny Hamlin should all be in the mix.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The lineup has yet to be set, but fans can expect electronic DJs, funk and indie acts in the mix.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its smooth texture falls somewhere between a gel and an oil and features a blend of moisturizing marula and cacay oils for a luxurious lather.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is solidifying its position in the film industry, offering filmmakers an unmatched blend of breathtaking locations, advanced infrastructure and exceptional support.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 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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The term is an amalgam of two of the three languages spoken in Corsica (Corsu, French, and Italian).—
Sara Lieberman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Its body is made of carbon fiber, and some of the parts were 3D printed by Renault using a high-strength aluminum alloy called Scalmalloy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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Real metal Any quality wedding band is made of an alloy, or mixture of metals, that is long-lasting and durable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her introduction to most is an audacious amalgamation of delectable melodies, a crystalline voice and an unapologetic megaphone for her queerness.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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And because Geoff was more concerned about the other people, like this guy, Don Ohlmeyer — Geoff in this movie is kind of an amalgamation of two people.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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While there are no significant qualms about sticking with the current combination, Brian Robinson Jr.’s production faded as the season progressed, and the final year of Austin Ekeler’s contract isn’t fully guaranteed.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The appeal of chunky acetate frames continued to rule the collections, flanked by novelty combinations of acetate and metal accents, green lenses and a focus on functionality.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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