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synthesis

noun

ˈsin(t)-thə-səs

Definition of synthesis

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 Plus, the formula boosts melanin synthesis to halt premature color loss. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 The Japanese scientists had recently completed the world’s first laboratory synthesis of a molecule called bufotenine, which is produced by toads and certain species of mushrooms. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 Older adults naturally experience a decline in collagen synthesis and muscle mass. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026 Newer cell studies suggest specific protein fragments in oysters may also protect the cells that make testosterone from a kind of internal damage that normally shuts hormone synthesis down. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesis

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Noun

Add the sugar and date molasses to the brown butter and use a hand mixer (or whisk by hand) until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns pale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The team used a mixture of zinc chloride and lithium bromide salts to dissolve the cellulose.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Disability literature shows that the disability experience is not one of limitations, but an amalgam of different ways of moving through the world, and surely of value to all of us, disabled and nondisabled alike.

— Kenny Fries, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
The nonprofit founded by Stan Karter, Jerry Temaner and Gordon Quinn (the name is an amalgam of the founders’ last names) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of amalgam

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The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 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

Definition of alloy

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Somehow, the brand has created a boutique feeling in a resort setting, and there’s no better combination in my eyes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Lagerberg Hoen projects as a middle-six winger due to his great combination of traits, and if healthy, there’s intriguing upside to be a legit scorer.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Inside a fusion machine, the plasma can reach temperatures hotter than the Sun’s core while powerful magnetic fields squeeze it into a tiny, unstable space.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
While first-round pick Broderick Jones has not lived up to his draft position — Pittsburgh did not pick up his fifth-year option and Jones’ outlook is unclear coming off spinal fusion surgery — the Steelers did hit on a number of mid-round picks.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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