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 Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Broadway has long represented the spectacular amalgamation of the best of human creativity—theater, music, dance, design, costuming, and more—executed to the highest degree. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2026 The book is not quite a novel and not quite nonfiction, but rather an amalgamation of stories that come from both real history and Yamashita’s imagination, playing with fonts and typesetting and incorporating oral history and occasional verse. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Widow’s Bay has its own such killer in the form of the Boogeyman, a kind of amalgamation of Halloween’s Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, the killer found in (most of) the Friday the 13th movies (a series that almost certainly wouldn’t have existed without the success of Carpenter’s Halloween). — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amalgamation

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Noun

Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.

— Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

That's regardless of their pitch mix, velocities, or athletic ability.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Screenwriter Jack Thorne, working from the character created by author Nancy Springer, throws all manner of secrets, sunken treasure and a British colonialism subplot into a convoluted mix.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

The cotton-and-bamboo blend feels buttery-soft and breathable, while the relaxed tee and boxer shorts are comfortable enough for sleeping or slow mornings around the house.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

That is roughly 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade cobalt sulfate and 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
The body is made from Grade 5 Titanium alloy, which is commonly chosen for EDC tools for its corrosion resistance, light weight, and durability.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

To address these resource constraints, the joint venture will deliver full lifecycle support for fusion fuels.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
General Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.

— David Szondy July 05, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Definition of fusion

Noun

Functions here include insight synthesis, claims testing and account management.

— Dreen Yang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Your Muscles May Repair More Efficiently Protein provides amino acids that directly stimulate muscle protein synthesis, the process that fuels muscle repair and growth.

— Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 June 2026

Definition of synthesis

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