as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs
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as in alloy
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a striking composite of two separate images
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch
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Recent Examples of composite
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
For instance, a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, found that each five-point increase in a brain care score was associated with a 33% lower risk of late-life depression and a 27% lower composite risk of dementia, stroke and depression.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
These wood composites can be surprisingly strong—stronger than steel by weight.
—Kurt Kleiner, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2024
Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 9 Aug. 2024
My stress test of compositing four video tracks has brought many a video app to its knees in the past with stop-and-go playback.
—PCMAG, 30 June 2024
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Adjective
According to Van Liew, Santa Clauses that predate the 1920s were usually made of papier-mâché, composite materials, spun cotton, or wax.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
For instance, a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, found that each five-point increase in a brain care score was associated with a 33% lower risk of late-life depression and a 27% lower composite risk of dementia, stroke and depression.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
Others were made of polyimide, and a nickel/organic composite.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
These wood composites can be surprisingly strong—stronger than steel by weight.
—Kurt Kleiner, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
In addition, there was machine learning assistance for depth-layer mapping, which composited snow and other atmospherics.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 9 Aug. 2024
My stress test of compositing four video tracks has brought many a video app to its knees in the past with stop-and-go playback.
—PCMAG, 30 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
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The bike is equipped with slick tires and lightweight alloy wheels.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prototype rides on center-lock alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear), but production cars will have 959-style magnesium rims.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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Cook's note: In place of the turmeric, garlic powder, curry powder, ground pepper and sea salt, try one of the spice mixes below for a different flavor of roasted chickpeas.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of the more common combinations in the world of hypergolic propulsion, for instance, is mixing the fuel hydrazine with the oxidizer nitrogen tetroxide.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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Its popularity is on the rise as the global matcha market is expected to grow to about $5 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.39% from 2023 to 2028.Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sports travel business generates some $609 billion globally, projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 16% between 2024 and 2030.Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Gluten is a mixture of two types of plant protein: prolamine and glutenin, combined with starch to form the protein reserve in the grain of certain cereals, notably wheat (80%).Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bring mixture to a boil, stirring almost constantly, and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Early pantomime theater generally combined two parts: first, a play; and second, a buffoonish slapstick drama featuring four stock characters borrowed from commedia dell’arte: Harlequin; his lady love, Columbine; a grumpy antagonist named Pantaloon; and his assistant, the Clown.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 2016 alone, the U.S. produced 42 million metric tons of plastic, equating to about 286 pounds per person, according to a paper published in Science Advances in 2020 -- nearly more than the amount produced in China and all of the European Union countries combined.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Travelers to this central European country of Slovenia can now discover several new hotels and stunning renovations that blend seamlessly with rich cultural traditions.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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The character is an amalgamation of Joe Rogan and Russell Brand.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The record’s new-wave ditties are an amalgamation of strange but immediately identifiable components, chimeras of ’60s pop à la Lesley Gore and the frenzied shred of a skateboarding compilation.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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