as in amalgamation
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a church that is an amalgam of traditional and modern architectural styles
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Recent Examples of amalgam
Today that amalgam helps churn lifeless rocks and sediments into nutrient-rich soil everywhere from polar deserts to tropical forests, says study lead author Bruno Becker-Kerber, a paleontologist at Harvard University.
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Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025
The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
While Netflix is largely untouched by M&A, Disney is an amalgam of many acquisitions and units over the years, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
This work, like the word ‘amalgam’ in the title, just brings it all together.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025
The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
While Netflix is largely untouched by M&A, Disney is an amalgam of many acquisitions and units over the years, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
This work, like the word ‘amalgam’ in the title, just brings it all together.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgam
Noun
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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
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Smaller model, faster robots The headline release includes what Alibaba calls the industry’s first 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts embodied AI model.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is no precedent for such an intense mixture anywhere in New York City.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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This list includes a wide mix of cities from small towns to big cities.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The alcohol-free formula doubles as a hydrating mist thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and seaweed extract.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Early versions of stainless steel were hard to machine and polish, so Staybrite—an alloy composed of iron, chromium, and nickel—was often used during the era.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team aims to reach lower temperatures too, down to -100 °C, which will require different alloys.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the years go on, the combinations of letters are only going to get longer.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The crispy kale with the spicy sauce is an amazing combination.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other worthy options include the fusion spot Bird & the Bottle, Sea Thai Bistro, and the Jewish-style eatery Grossman’s Noshery.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones’s Dragoool suggests a fusion of Oldman, Karloff’s Mummy and the Cryptkeeper, with shades of Klaus Kinski, Willem Dafoe, Heath Ledger and a grimacing carp.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Amalgam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgam. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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