as in blends
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
her music is a meld of various styles
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as in combines
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations
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Recent Examples of melds
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
With a heart of cedarwood and ambroxan, the spicy, warming scent melds notes of apple brandy with rum, vanilla, and moss.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The hazy work melds notes in its wistful beginning before growing in strength and power, then gently releasing at the end.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Stanley melds the setting with character, making each an important part of the other.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
There, seasonal bounty from Northern California’s Dry Creek Valley melds with Kyoto’s exquisite Kansai agricultural offerings.
—Matt Bomer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
This rice salad melds the flavors of bold, smoky bacon with the subtle heat of cayenne and the tang of cider vinegar.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Ludlow’s event — which melds his passion for jazz with the logistics muscle of his former life as a city councilman and labor leader — hopes to draw 250,000 fans across the city for a month of concerts culminating in a stadium-sized show on Dockweiler Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Butler, formerly of the very real band Arcade Fire, has written an original score that melds in truly innovative fashion into the dramatic action.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Dunkin’s signature espresso melds with a mocha swirl and raspberry flavoring, and the drink is topped off with dreamy Chocolate Cold Foam.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
With a heart of cedarwood and ambroxan, the spicy, warming scent melds notes of apple brandy with rum, vanilla, and moss.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Covarrubias is a cofounder of Juntos, a food pop-up business based in Phoenix that melds traditional Mexican recipes with fresh ingredients that naturally grow in the Sonoran Desert.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The hazy work melds notes in its wistful beginning before growing in strength and power, then gently releasing at the end.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Stanley melds the setting with character, making each an important part of the other.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
There, seasonal bounty from Northern California’s Dry Creek Valley melds with Kyoto’s exquisite Kansai agricultural offerings.
—Matt Bomer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
This rice salad melds the flavors of bold, smoky bacon with the subtle heat of cayenne and the tang of cider vinegar.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Ludlow’s event — which melds his passion for jazz with the logistics muscle of his former life as a city councilman and labor leader — hopes to draw 250,000 fans across the city for a month of concerts culminating in a stadium-sized show on Dockweiler Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Butler, formerly of the very real band Arcade Fire, has written an original score that melds in truly innovative fashion into the dramatic action.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melds
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The publication noted that the video blends cinematic moments with glimpses of Taylor’s public life, including scenes that highlight the intense media attention surrounding her fame.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tocobo’s lip masks are made with antioxidant-rich plant oil blends and melt on contact, leaving your pout plump and refreshed.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This approach combines the superior surface properties of tungsten with the structural and economic advantages of other materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s also simpler mixes, like kiwi and pineapple or passion fruit and lime.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fans of the guessing game have offered thousands of theories, with guesses from Akita to Shiba Inu and various mixes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At times, this merges with the physicality of the architecture, morphing into and informing it, as with the Guggenheim Bilbao.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The goal is to design, manufacture, and test a prototype thruster capable of stable operation with Earth’s atmospheric gases (N₂/O₂ mixtures), achieving at least 50% electrical efficiency and a minimum specific impulse of 4200 s.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol — known as E15 — that typically are not permitted during warmer months.—
Brianne Pfannenstiel,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to technical details shared during the launch, the production line integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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