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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The folks behind Betty’s Biscuits also run The Beacon Restaurant, which melds Italian and Appalachian flavors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For example, Beige Kalahari melds light pink with a soft gold inspired by desert sand.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Hopefully, the line melds in a way that can protect Tagovailoa and help the team's run game as well.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
There is, however, an ebb and flow to witnessing Good Night, and Good Luck on stage, as the potency of its content only intermittently melds with the capacities of its form.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The classic perfume melds aldehydes with notes of May rose, jasmine, and citrus before settleing into a cozy, ready-for-bed base note of bourbon vanilla leaves.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
The film’s villain has paralyzed the human species with a piece of technology that melds the body together with a machine and relies on empty fantasy to seduce its human users towards utter isolation.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
The seven-track project melds her sweet R&B melodies and innocent, imaginative lyricism about embracing love and what the future holds while not letting her enemies get the best of her with irresistibly smooth Afropop production.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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The singer-songwriter typically reaches the Billboard’s rock charts, but his sound melds typical rock with indie and pop and other pieces, and the 20-year-old has managed some truly incredible feats for someone still so young.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The folks behind Betty’s Biscuits also run The Beacon Restaurant, which melds Italian and Appalachian flavors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For example, Beige Kalahari melds light pink with a soft gold inspired by desert sand.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Hopefully, the line melds in a way that can protect Tagovailoa and help the team's run game as well.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
There is, however, an ebb and flow to witnessing Good Night, and Good Luck on stage, as the potency of its content only intermittently melds with the capacities of its form.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The classic perfume melds aldehydes with notes of May rose, jasmine, and citrus before settleing into a cozy, ready-for-bed base note of bourbon vanilla leaves.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
The film’s villain has paralyzed the human species with a piece of technology that melds the body together with a machine and relies on empty fantasy to seduce its human users towards utter isolation.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
The seven-track project melds her sweet R&B melodies and innocent, imaginative lyricism about embracing love and what the future holds while not letting her enemies get the best of her with irresistibly smooth Afropop production.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melds
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Central Perk will include a replica of the orange sofa, merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bracelet combines the lightweight metal with high-tech bulk metallic glass, an alloy of 50 percent palladium and other metals that’s highly resistant to corrosion and wear.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mango Small Bucket Bag The slouchy bucket bag is trending this season, and Mango’s version combines style with practicality.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The products, sold online and at convenience stores and smoke shops in the form of tablets, gummies and drink mixes, contain the compound kratom, which medical experts say can be addictive and often carries toxic consequences.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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None alone explains the full spectrum, and different patients likely have different mixes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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His vision merges high fashion with mass media, often blurring the line between runway and pop spectacle.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each mural panel merges themes from the past seven gatherings.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His approach integrates wearable technology with ancient practices.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The laboratory’s forecasting technology integrates real-time measurement, automatic detection and computer modeling.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, the enzyme that incorporates carbon dioxide into photosynthesis, called RUBISCO, is remarkably inefficient.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The building also incorporates cutting-edge sustainable technologies, including high-performance glazing to reduce heat absorption, energy-efficient systems throughout, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Melds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melds. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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