AMALGAM Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

amalgam

noun

ə-ˈmal-gəm

Definition of amalgam

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 Doyle’s ‘big three’ cast is rounded out by Claire Foy (The Crown, Women Talking), who is ferociously good as Jules, an amalgam of the group of women Lamb gathered for plumb posts on the Sun. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Bully’s amalgam of punk, grunge and melodic alt sounds has earned it a national following over the course of the past ten years. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 Jules is an amalgam of real women who worked on Fleet Street—the street in central London that was, for a time, the center of the British newspaper industry, where virtually every major British newspaper had its offices. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgam

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Noun

The final design was an amalgamation of several others, incorporating embroidery on the collar and cuff, but excluding the chest embroidery in previous iterations.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Is this tobacco-spitting, plain-talking Jon Sumrall a coaching amalgamation of Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer?

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

To achieve this, Danu’s robot employs a mixture of cameras, AI, and robotic arms to identify and sort waste much like a human would.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Beat egg white mixture until thick and glossy and mixture is barely lukewarm, 8–10 minutes.

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Hazel is actually an unusual, multi-colored eye type that features a mix of brown, green, and gold or amber hues.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
However, Greater China footwear ASPs were flat for the quarter, mostly due to lower discounts that were offset primarily by channel mix.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Sleepwear including gowns and robes are crafted from a luxurious rayon/spandex blend for a lightweight feel with delicate lace detailing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
On SiM’s new album, Hooman After All, the chaotic blend of genres continues, but for MAH, the secret ingredient has always been his deep love for reggae.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Despite these limitations, the study indeed offers a more systematic route for exploring complex alloys and designing new quantum materials.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
The structure’s aluminum alloy windows and doors include mosquito screens, and the door frame supports an air conditioner bracket for additional climate control on hot summer days.

— Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of alloy

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The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has long been focused on improving conditions in cotton farming through a combination of environmental and social principles.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In the age of driving, cars have been our homes and our exoskeletons, fortresslike rooms of one’s own, embodying an intoxicating combination of danger and safety.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

However, conventional fusion methods used in linear-optical systems often work probabilistically, meaning some attempts fail.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Jazz fusion keyboardist George Duke, however, plays wild splashes of melody on an electric piano in the empty spaces between Waits’s lines.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fusion

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