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Recent Examples of amalgam Silver Amalgam Fillings Silver amalgam fillings consist of a combination of metals that include silver, mercury, tin, and copper. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 The look of the university is an amalgam of Italian, Moorish and American architectural styles, with a blending of materials such as plaster, cooper and wood. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025 The record plays like an amalgam of her career's most peerless moments. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for amalgam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
  • The look was an amalgamation of fashion eras and styles that, to my dismay, worked.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The star told La La Anthony during Vogue's official red carpet live stream that the dress was an amalgamation of three different Chanel couture dresses from a 1940s, 1950s and 2020 collection.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.
    Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In industries like construction, automation, and hybrid work solutions, pricing decisions must address a unique mix of upfront costs, long-term value, and customer trust.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Serving pieces like a cheese board, platter, salad bowl, etc. A collection of local food favorites like coffee, salad dressings, snack mixes, etc.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond the Supermarket Shelf: The Business of Tea Experiences Whilst British grocery stores once stocked a limited amount of tea brands and blends, now retailers have tuned into selling the tea experience.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Ernie’s is a fun blend of modern industrial and Cibolo nostalgia—large black and white photos of early 20th-century Cibolo line the interior, and remnants of the Purina price board sit outside.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The artificial furcula that was added to the robot consists of a striking arm that is held under the rear end of the body by a parallel linkage made up of tensioned shape-memory alloy actuators.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The precious metals are also used in jewelry, with gold-platinum alloys, commonly known as white gold, becoming an increasingly popular fixture in modern jewelry.
    Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In January, Huger checked into a private recovery program in Florida, citing a need to examine the combination of antidepressants and alcohol.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The combination of automation and oversaturation has turned what should be an exciting career journey into a source of stress and disillusionment.
    Adam Fineberg, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Through these diverse artworks, LOEWE highlights a creative fusion of different cultures and disciplines.
    WWD, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Uchu Nikkei cuisine is the fusion of delicate Japanese techniques and fresh Peruvian ingredients that has taken the world by storm in recent decades.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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