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
The look of the university is an amalgam of Italian, Moorish and American architectural styles, with a blending of materials such as plaster, cooper and wood.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The record plays like an amalgam of her career's most peerless moments.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
On the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the amalgam responded with a national day of protest that, to that point, had no peer.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The record plays like an amalgam of her career's most peerless moments.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
On the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the amalgam responded with a national day of protest that, to that point, had no peer.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
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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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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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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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Large sections of Interstate 10 — the Gulf Coast’s major thoroughfare — in Texas and Louisiana are closed Tuesday as snow and some icy mix make travel difficult to impossible.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
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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Dutch-process cocoa blend (such as Hershey’s Special Dark) 1/2 tsp.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Its aluminum alloy body, covered in a wear-resistant hard-anodized finish, should survive a few drops too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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There's also a beige convertible roof and some shiny 17-inch alloy wheels.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 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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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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