as in amalgamation
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a church that is an amalgam of traditional and modern architectural styles
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Recent Examples of amalgam
This critical link between Mopac and Interstate 35 is an amalgam of two numbered streets, which can be confusing.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
Alas, the brainchild of Blumlein, Klauss, and Lange himself remains a design treasure—a special amalgam of classical inspiration and contemporary savoir-faire.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The album is not a hit, but its follow-up, 1996’s The Score, establishes the trio as a Beatlesque amalgam of three different personalities creating a unique blend of pop that the world finds irresistible.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Weverse, a savvy amalgam of Instagram, YouTube, and Ticketmaster, is a one-stop shop.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
Alas, the brainchild of Blumlein, Klauss, and Lange himself remains a design treasure—a special amalgam of classical inspiration and contemporary savoir-faire.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The album is not a hit, but its follow-up, 1996’s The Score, establishes the trio as a Beatlesque amalgam of three different personalities creating a unique blend of pop that the world finds irresistible.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Weverse, a savvy amalgam of Instagram, YouTube, and Ticketmaster, is a one-stop shop.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
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The app, which is No. 2 in the App Store, appears to be an amalgamation of several other popular social media platforms.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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While Grinding Gear Games has tweaked the presence of certain league content over the years, Path of Exile gradually became an amalgamation of mechanics and game modes coexisting together — on top of an already complex RPG.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Make Caramel For caramel mixture, butter the sides of a heavy medium saucepan.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire smoke is a mixture of water vapor, gases, and microscopic particles known as particulate matter.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Over half of flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth International airport on Thursday were canceled by noon as a mix of snow, ice and sleet moved into North Texas.Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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As heard on the debut This Is Big Audio Dynamite, BAD’s music was not a rehash of the punk sound by Jones’ former band but rather an ambitious and adventurous mix of electro-rock, dance, hip-hop and samples.David Chiu, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of its botanical blends is marketed as a gin substitute, made with coriander seed and lime peel combined with lavender and Juniper.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sweeting said another reason for investing in Trip was its blend of influence and innovation.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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The combination lends the series an almost documentary-like texture that’s otherwise missing from its scripts.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account This combination of financial pressures creates an extraordinary level of stress for Gen X.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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There are two approaches to achieving fusion in the lab: inertial confinement fusion, which uses powerful lasers, and magnetic confinement fusion, which uses powerful magnets.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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From the October 2024 issue: Kash Patel will do anything for Trump Rather than conservatism as conventionally understood, this crowd and its international counterparts represent the fusion of several trends that have been coalescing for some time.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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