MELDS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

melds 1 of 2

noun

plural of meld

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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melds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of meld

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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Noun

The details of how this all melds might be fuzzy, but the final product is not. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Jaime Fennelly’s synth melds with Westerlund’s gong colors and Bowles’ banjo into a vivid and timeless totality. — Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026 Ballet-slipper pink melds into an airy white tip with ease. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 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

Pastry chef Maxime Frédéric, who works alongside sushi master Takuya Watanabe and chef Arnaud Donckele, has developed a signature ultra-thin mochi shell which melds Japanese tradition and French pastry craftsmanship. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 With his head shaved and his chest usually bared, Yousuke Yukimatsu melds body and machine to choreograph intensely physical sonic marathons. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 And Brunello Cucinelli melds Fair Isle and Scandinavian devices to create a motif entirely unique to the house. — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 Expect fresh, modern cuisine that melds local and international influences. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The cyberpunk classic melds timeless eye candy with themes of mortality and identity. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Tubi Saw franchise architect Leigh Whannell proved himself an adept genre filmmaker with this clever variation on an old-fashioned tale, which melds Death Wish with the super-powered body horror of RoboCop. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 This body spray melds dates with toffee, buttery caramel, and sandalwood oil for a scent that’s truly delectable, uplifting, and lush. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Caffeine ranges from roughly 50 mg per pouch on the lighter end to as much as 200 mg in high-potency formulas, with some brands skipping caffeine entirely for paraxanthine or mushroom blends.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Chocolate Fish rarely does blends; most of their coffees are single-source.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of blends

Verb

The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of combines

Noun

In 2003, however, Kember made a splash with Forged Prescriptions, a re-release that favored fuller mixes and extra overdubs which the band had jettisoned owing to the difficulty of reproducing them.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixes

Verb

The interface splits each 2-core fiber into two single-core fibers inside the repeater for efficient amplification, then merges them back into 2-core fibers.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of merges

Noun

The system uses algorithms and neural networks to find the most suitable metal mixtures and processing methods.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
At the cold-hold unit, tomato mixtures temped at 50 degrees for approximately one hour.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixtures

Verb

The practical benefits will depend on how the Navy integrates the system into its logistics and operational procedures.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an ultrathin, flexible electronic mesh that integrates with living human heart cells and converts their mechanical movements into electricity.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrates

Verb

The turbine also incorporates hollow superalloy blades designed to withstand high operating temperatures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
The vast, faintly industrial open warehouse incorporates concrete and wood surfaces, and glass walls frame views of the al fresco crowd in the courtyard.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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