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 Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences. — Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026 Boston’s tony South End is a wonderful amalgamation of a neighborhood that feels straight out of a European enclave. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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

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

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

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

Noun

Generative AI offloads reasoning, synthesis, and creative judgment—the cognitive work through which expertise is actually built, not just retrieved.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Order volume in the synthesis and testing layer over the next few quarters will show whether this is a real shift or one striking result.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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