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
However, no finds so richly adorned — with a socket made entirely of colored metal alloys — had been discovered until now.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The long, two-part frieze, featuring images printed on aluminum alloy, will hang inside the center’s Forum Building.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
The end product is a rigid frame of aluminum alloy or titanium or carbon composites, with thin foam padding for the seat pan and back.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
Foster most recently served as president of ATI's specialty alloys and components business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
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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 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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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 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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Their artistic alliance is an amalgamation of what each brings to their friendship.—
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Personality often comes through the amalgamation of luxury amenities.—
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Only Oregon, fifth in the talent composite, brings a roster into the College Football Playoff semifinals that is reminiscent of the blue-chip-laden squads that have dominated the sport.—
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The technology frenzy that helped fuel gains for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite drove Korea’s KOSPI higher in 2025, enjoying its biggest gain in more than two decades.—
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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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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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