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
One detail that caught my eye is the orange peel brake calipers peeking out from behind the 21-inch black alloy wheels, part of the available appearance package ($2,500).
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Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Design & Technology: Available in Sport and Limited trims, featuring 18″ alloy wheels, a 11.6″ touchscreen, and EyeSight driver assist technology.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Design & Technology: Available in Sport and Limited trims, featuring 18″ alloy wheels, a 11.6″ touchscreen, and EyeSight driver assist technology.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
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Morton kosher salt, and ¼ cup heavy cream in a large bowl until pudding mix is dissolved and mixture is smooth.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The mixture was made from simple ingredients such as coconut oil, cocoa powder, sunflower oil, zinc, and thanaka tree bark.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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What’s clear, though, is that the gameplay is an amalgam of the best ideas from Grasshopper’s past, along with new touches.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seasoned with a blend of soy, garlic, sesame and spice, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries are inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In this case, that blend of tradition and artistic interpretation resulted in a final product that stood out—if not entirely for the reasons the bride expected.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His five-pitch mix kept the Angels guessing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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With a diverse mix of coffee shops, bars and places to eat, the Brookhill neighborhood near South End was ranked the best place to live in the Charlotte region, according to Niche, a neighborhood grading site.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Since the end of February, the three major stock market indices — the Standard & Poor’s 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq composite — have fallen by a few percentage points.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 use carbon-fiber composites in both the wings and stabilizing tails.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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City staff proposed a combination of oversight from both the public health and police departments to enforce the new ban.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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White told police Ashley had mailed him a key to Marsha's house and given him the combination to the safe, unaware her mother had installed those home security cameras.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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New vendors will include Caribbean-Asian fusion dishes from Riddim & Bao and TropiRollz, Korean comfort food from Gangnam Sticks and Seoul Hotteok, and El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The robot employs vision–LiDAR fusion and Visual SLAM for navigation in dynamic environments and crowded spaces.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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