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
Adopting the low-carbon alternative is part of YKK’s initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
The researchers also found 18 brooches made from copper alloy and iron.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
The Anker Prime Docking Station features dynamic ambient lighting and an aluminum alloy body that chimes with the Mac Mini’s aesthetic.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The cordless tool works to create fresh curls and waves, with flexing manganese copper alloy plates to help shape hair.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
The researchers also found 18 brooches made from copper alloy and iron.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
The Anker Prime Docking Station features dynamic ambient lighting and an aluminum alloy body that chimes with the Mac Mini’s aesthetic.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The cordless tool works to create fresh curls and waves, with flexing manganese copper alloy plates to help shape hair.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
Noun
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Add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture and fold in with a wooden spoon until no visible flour streaks remain—do not overmix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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It’s made with 20% pure shea butter, plus coconut oil, hemp seed oil, and a skin-nourishing blend of essential fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins C and E.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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The oil-free version of its Vogue Verified counterpart, this one provides powerful antioxidant protection while limiting oil production and reducing breakouts through a potent blend of l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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The Design Atelier offered a mix of fresh talent eager to meet buyers and media.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Occasionally, a passing driver shouted from their window, registering a mix of anger and support for the military presence.—
Amy Taxin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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This amalgamation of features positions the PVS-14 as an exceptional choice for a variety of professional and recreational applications.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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The singles released so far have run the gamut sonically and represent an amalgamation of her past work from her 2010 debut album Animal to the more emotional Rainbow and High Road.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 26 points, or 0.06%, the Nasdaq composite was .6% higher.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 May 2025
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Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.8% higher.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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As Oakmont continued to firm up on Friday, only three players managed to remain under par as the combination of Oakmont’s greens, and a brutal USGA setup featuring rough over five inches long gave the best players in the world fits.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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There’s a new restaurant serving Japanese-Latin fusion in Wynwood.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Other areas of science at the DOE, such as high-energy physics, fusion, and biology, receive relatively minor cuts that are largely in line with administration priorities like fossil and nuclear energy, which also face cuts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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