synthesis

noun

ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce synthesis (audio)
Definition of synthesisnext
as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought

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Recent Examples of synthesis Around the same time that Huxley unveiled the modern synthesis, Waddington presented a novel picture of how this might unfold. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The unitary synthesis problem was first posed by researchers Scott Aaronson and Greg Kuperberg in 2006. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Emphasizing reduction rather than accumulation, the brand signals the synthesis of Dadov’s former experiences. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Unlike other amino acids, both the L and D configurations of tyrosine can be activated for protein synthesis by an enzyme called tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (TyrRS). — Sajish Mathew, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesis
  1. mixture
  2. amalgamation
  3. blend
  4. mix
  5. amalgam
  6. alloy
  7. combination
  8. fusion
Noun
  • The distinction matters because responding to a signal and accurately classifying an unfamiliar chemical mixture are separate tasks.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Twisted Teens are an amalgamation of buskers who each paid their dues on the streets for over a decade, and New Orleans is the final boss of the format.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The TikTok Shop, eBay Live, WhatNot and other services have reimagined the concept of direct-to-consumer sales, allowing creators to transform the experience of unwrapping sports cards into an amalgamation of home shopping and playing the lottery.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • The name came from the fact that the original cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg spice blend was the same as that used in pumpkin pie.
    — Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The blend of traditional and stop-motion animation is impressive, as is Kevin Michael Richardson’s Venom voice.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • At breakfast, order pancakes made with Loveless Cafe pancake mix.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From a federal search tied to a former congressman’s donor to a new matcha spot in Roseville, Tuesday brought a mix of political, cultural and local business news.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
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
  • Two-inch straps tipped with zinc alloy hooks lock the cover down and cut back on the constant readjusting that plagues cheaper slipcovers.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These drastically reduce low-pressure turbulence behind the massive 22-inch alloy wheels and keeping the wagon glued to the tarmac.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • That’s thanks to a combination of antibiotic development, scientific understanding and luck.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The holiday-season favorite returns with its elaborate combination of rock music, theatrical storytelling and stage effects.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • Together, the $225 million package will fund domestic facilities and production lines to help build the specialized modules needed to run commercial fusion reactors.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Among his latest stops is Moe Joe’s, a Cajun-Caribbean fusion eatery in Plainfield.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fusion

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