as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an admixture of rose petals and lavender for a fragrant potpourri
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Recent Examples of admixture
Identity politics with an admixture of cop-love is a winning formula in this country’s bluest cities—even the one that reelected Larry Krasner in 2021.
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Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
So too is the complex admixture of tones that, by the end of the evening, results in laughs that stick in the throat.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
While market activity always reflects a certain admixture of underlying company fundamentals and macro considerations, Nvidia is uniquely symbolic: the bellwether of the innovation economy and the promise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
—Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The City Hall scene was familiar to me from friends’ previous impulse marriages: Hispanic and Chinese and Russian couples dressed to the nines and smiling shyly with entire families in tow, some admixture of practicality and sentiment infusing the whole room with a slightly absurdist glow.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
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Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
So too is the complex admixture of tones that, by the end of the evening, results in laughs that stick in the throat.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
While market activity always reflects a certain admixture of underlying company fundamentals and macro considerations, Nvidia is uniquely symbolic: the bellwether of the innovation economy and the promise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
—Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
The City Hall scene was familiar to me from friends’ previous impulse marriages: Hispanic and Chinese and Russian couples dressed to the nines and smiling shyly with entire families in tow, some admixture of practicality and sentiment infusing the whole room with a slightly absurdist glow.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
Noun
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Divide the steak and onion mixture into four equal portions in the pan and top each portion with 2 slices of cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As the mixture chills, churns, and stirs, ice crystals slowly form, turning it into soft ice cream that can then be frozen further to firm up.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Then there were the mixes that completely changed a classic.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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In fact, in describing the War in Ukraine a few weeks ago, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Colin Kahl, observed that this war is a surprising mix of the trenches and artillery shells of World War I with World War III.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Best Restaurants With the perfect blend of delicious, creative food and friendly, professional service, Baran;s 2239’ is an exceptional restaurant set in an unassuming strip mall.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Success is a blend—a recipe of mental resilience, strategic vision, physical energy, financial intelligence, deep relationships and spiritual grounding.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Lobel’s Original is located at 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center, which is an amalgam of restaurants, bars and take-out shops including Daily Provisions, Madras Dosa, Tipsy Baker and Ace’s Pizza.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Spielberg’s amalgam of Friday-night-appointment moviegoing, Saturday-matinee excitement, and Sunday-morning wooziness still feels like an apex predator unto itself.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The aluminum alloy keyboard is perfect for a customizer's dream.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Free of synthetic coatings, glazes, or metallic alloys that may degrade or release harmful microplastics and materials over time.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The blended communities aren’t random animal amalgamations–zoologists believe the populations coalesce for mutual defense against predators.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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The character of Pee Wee was an amalgamation of 1950s kids shows like The Shari Lewis Show and the the freneticism of the 1980s LA punk scene.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Reentry Welcome Centers have historically kept themselves afloat through a combination of local funding, federal grants and philanthropic donations.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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