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 The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop. —
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026 This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety. —Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026 The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe. —Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026 From an instrumental aspect much of the songwriting sounds like an amalgamation of the band’s 90s era. —Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026 This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety. —Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026 The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe. —Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026 From an instrumental aspect much of the songwriting sounds like an amalgamation of the band’s 90s era. —Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamation
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos, an unclassifiable amalgam of essay, memoir, and devotional that’s been catching my breath on every other page.— James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
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Transfer green bean mixture to a large plate.— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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He is widely known for pioneering large-scale analysis of ancient human genomes and for showing how population mixture shaped human history.— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
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Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Choose a blueberry muffin mix, then top with additional fresh berries for a bright and refreshing way to wake up.— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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It’s made from a blend of polyester and spandex, which results in a feather-light weight and a slightly stretchy silhouette to flatter your figure.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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As for the inside, it’s lined with a cotton blend so items like sunglasses or compacts won’t get scratched on a rough surface.— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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An eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive put the power down through alloy wheels and electronic air suspension.— John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
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New aluminum alloys were created for several components, including new pistons, and the adoption of titanium over steel led to a 40% reduction in rotating mass.— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a shaky bullpen and even worse infield defense harmed the Twins multiple times during the team’s current four-game losing streak.— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination.— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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As their interior temperatures rise, proton-deuterium fusion begins.— Big Think, Big Think, 20 Apr. 2026
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Physicist, engineer, and founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, a company scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air with gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis.— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
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This finding, based on my team’s synthesis of six decades of research, may come as a surprise.— Lise Eliot, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Amalgamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/amalgamation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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