as in amalgam
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an amalgamation of peat moss and vermiculite is a good medium for starting vegetable seedlings
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Recent Examples of amalgamation
Recently, Cider quietly opened an Amazon storefront, where some of the brand’s eclectic styles—an amalgamation of aesthetics from cottagecore toile de Jouy to Y2K leather—are now shoppable on the internet’s biggest retail platform.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Instead of a more uniform amalgamation of rock, ice, and low amounts of metal, comets may begin their lives under a much more diverse set of circumstances.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
Every Space Has a Stage The amalgamation of these conditions highlights an opportunity for hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, museums, cruise ships and other everyday spaces.
—Olivia Reid, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Her meticulous amalgamation of her influences is as homegrown as it is nurtured by her alma mater, the BRIT School, which has churned out fellow 2020s breakthrough stars like Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Cat Burns and Rachel Chinouriri.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.—
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While Netflix is largely untouched by M&A, Disney is an amalgam of many acquisitions and units over the years, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.—
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
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Steve Madden Faux Wool Trench Coat For travelers headed to chilly destinations, this faux-wool trench is the ultimate blend of warmth and sophistication.—
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
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The team examined atomic spacing within the alloy, using HIDRA diffraction data to find how residual stresses distort the material’s crystallographic planes.—
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant got its start in Winston-Salem, offering dishes such as lomo saltado, sushi, crudo and more.—
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Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.—
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
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By adjusting a typical polymer synthesis to work in water, the researchers created the gas-permeable polymer polynorbornene, which is harmless to plants but which weakens the cell membranes of a various harmful bacteria.—
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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