as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc
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Recent Examples of alloy
The second-generation version appears to improve on both of these issues with a flexible ear hook for a secure fit and an integrated alloy that molds to the contours of your ear.
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
The cylindrical piece of space junk is made of a metallic alloy called Inconel weighing 1.6 pounds (0.7 kg) and measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) high by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
How Much Does The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq Cost? Prices start at £37,860 for the entry-level SE trim which gets you 18-inch alloy wheels, the 13-inch touchscreen and three configurable smart dials which are placed below the touchscreen.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
The cylindrical piece of space junk is made of a metallic alloy called Inconel weighing 1.6 pounds (0.7 kg) and measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) high by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
How Much Does The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq Cost? Prices start at £37,860 for the entry-level SE trim which gets you 18-inch alloy wheels, the 13-inch touchscreen and three configurable smart dials which are placed below the touchscreen.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Despite the easy ride, Trump still peppered the conversation with a mixture of falsehoods that Newsweek's Fact Check team has assessed.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Exchange generally works best as a mixture of mobility and investment.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 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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Different formulations are tailored for specific groups, such as prenatal multivitamins, senior-specific blends, or vegetarian options.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Its blend of peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-3 and biotinoyl tripeptide-1), panthenol, zinc chloride, and botanical extracts (trifolium pratense, camellia sinensis leaf, and larix europaea wood) come together to improve eyelash and eyebrow density and thickness.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The comedy is sharp, rooted in a mix of relatable humor and absurdity that feels quintessentially Rae.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 144-page magazine, which is printed on FSC mix paper, retails for 40 euros and is available at bookstores including OFR, Les Cahiers de Colette and L’Ecume des Pages in Paris.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Davis’ character, meanwhile, was more an amalgamation of several other characters who appeared in Bushnell’s columns.—
John Russell,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Malek’s singing portrayal of Mercury is reportedly an amalgamation of a few voices.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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This timepiece was released at the end of last year and is made up of a composite that incorporates 25 of Djokovic’s HEAD tennis rackets and 32 Lacoste shirts (17 in dark blue and 15 in light blue) from his record-breaking 2023 season.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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Combining these images into a composite allows Pagan and Joe DePasquale, another science visual developer at the STScI for JWST, to create the full-color images.—
Rebecca Sohn,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The French phenom is dazzling with his incredible combination of height, length, speed, agility, ball-handling skills, and shooting ability and range.—
Ricardo Klein,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, lineups featuring the two-man frontcourt combination of Gordon with DeAndre Jordan, who has by all indications firmly secured his role as Denver’s backup center, have been even more effective, outscoring opponents by 17,8 points per 100 possessions.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Released last month, the six-track EP is a seamless fusion of Karri’s Bay Area roots and his profound admiration for Toronto’s moody R&B sonics.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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In severe cases, foot arthritis can be treated with surgery, such as a joint fusion.—
Sarah Richards,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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