AMALGAMATION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

amalgamation

noun

ə-ˌmal-gə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of amalgamation

as in amalgam

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things an amalgamation of peat moss and vermiculite is a good medium for starting vegetable seedlings

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Recent Examples of amalgamation Over a period of about one billion years, the spiral galaxies will smash into each other and merge into a single amalgamation. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 On the Kansas side, the amalgamation of several settlements in Wyandotte county precipitated the formation of a unified municipality. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026 But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation

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Noun

Just like her new favorite shoes, Tung prefers an amalgam of styles.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
The escape, roughly 80 miles from Memphis, offers an amalgam of lakes, hardwood forests, and shortleaf pine ecosystems.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of amalgam

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

Noun

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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