alloy

noun

ˈa-ˌlȯi How to pronounce alloy (audio)
Definition of alloynext
as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc

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Recent Examples of alloy Specialized metalworking and alloy production also draw on it for applications where strength under pressure is the primary requirement. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The serpentinization reactions can generate native metals such as iron and the iron-nickel alloy awaruite (which can contain palladium, too). — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 The hiking staff itself is made from aluminum alloy, which should easily stand up to rough use outdoors while providing traction and stability on uneven terrain. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Samsung achieved this seamless look by using an ultra-thin titanium alloy layer that underpins the flexible screen. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alloy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
  1. mixture
  2. amalgam
  3. blend
  4. mix
  5. amalgamation
  6. composite
  7. combination
  8. fusion
Noun
  • Simply prepare a simple mixture of ground meat and seasonings, roll into small meatballs, place in a skillet and cover with a wonton wrapper.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Although El-Sayed has never said anything nearly as inflammatory as the sorts of comments Piker makes routinely, his mixture of anti-Zionism and populism treats pro-Israel activism as a nefarious and all-pervasive force.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • 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
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • Soil Use rich, well-draining soil like standard potting mix or a blend of potting soil, compost, and perlite.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute, or until smooth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of blend
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  • It’s made with a mix of essential oils to fuel hair growth, including rosemary and castor oils.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As the name implies in a study published today in Nature, these previously unobserved entities are an amalgamation of space-time collapse and stellar forces.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • These composites can tolerate higher temperatures than many metals without carrying the same weight.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Gemma and Richard are composites drawn from our several decades of advising organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller nonprofits on designing interview processes that assess leadership and interpersonal competencies.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of composite
Noun
  • No need to worry about adding structure to your outfit; the combination of baggy jeans and the sharpness of your heels will naturally create a balanced uniform.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Recently reported results indicate that the personalized medication, taken in combination with the immunotherapy Keytruda, met its main goal, reducing the chances of the cancer coming back within five years of the initial treatment by 49%.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • Unlike mainstream fusion projects such as tokamaks, the Texatron does not rely on giant superconducting magnets to hold a thin gas in place for long periods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, Sumosan nails Japanese fusion cuisine, fresh sushi and creative cocktails by the beach.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fusion

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“Alloy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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