as in amalgamated
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements
the movie's special effects included the use of many composite photographs
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as in alloy
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a striking composite of two separate images
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch
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Recent Examples of composite
Austin Mock, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The contemporary building will be located on the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart America’s Yachting capital, on Fort Lauderdale Beach near Bahia Mar (Riva’s first 1969 composite model was named the Bahia Mar 20).
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Example: Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, a four-legged robot used for various applications such as industrial inspections, uses a lightweight aluminum frame combined with advanced composites to ensure durability without sacrificing mobility.
—Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Eventually, all the versions were composited together using an optical printer.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Our methodology behind these grades includes assigning value to each draft slot and each prospect picked, as well as the value of the position the prospect plays, and coming up with a composite value, which is represented by a grade.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The contemporary building will be located on the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart America’s Yachting capital, on Fort Lauderdale Beach near Bahia Mar (Riva’s first 1969 composite model was named the Bahia Mar 20).
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Nasdaq composite led gains with a 3.7 percent rise.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Example: Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, a four-legged robot used for various applications such as industrial inspections, uses a lightweight aluminum frame combined with advanced composites to ensure durability without sacrificing mobility.
—Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
The digital world could then be composited, rendered and viewed on set via playback.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Eventually, all the versions were composited together using an optical printer.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composite
Noun
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The cordless tool works to create fresh curls and waves, with flexing manganese copper alloy plates to help shape hair.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Made from a thin sheet of copper alloy, the artifact depicts a North African hunting scene.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
Verb
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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That figure is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.45 percent from 2024 to 2030.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Climate adaptation finance flows specifically have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 21%, reflecting the increasing focus on resilience (LSEG, 2025) Despite this, adaptation still receives less than 10% of global climate finance.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture and fold in with a wooden spoon until no visible flour streaks remain—do not overmix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Verb
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So yes, what was once thought to be two different Karate Kid cinematic universes has been, in fact, one cinematic universe this whole time, and in a feat of pure corporate synergizing, Legends combines both of them into a super-duper KKCU.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Whisk egg and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until combined; brush top of pastry with egg mixture.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The timing of Bieber’s misbehavior and Diddy’s legal troubles felt serendipitous: Perhaps what Bieber was experiencing was some amalgam of rage or betrayal or sadness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Her cruise 2026 show in Rome, which blended rtw and haute couture looks, was her swan song, and her departure was confirmed last Thursday.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Often, this means blending digital approaches with traditional structures.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The singles released so far have run the gamut sonically and represent an amalgamation of her past work from her 2010 debut album Animal to the more emotional Rainbow and High Road.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Brighton have an association with Sea Coast United, an amalgamation of community clubs in the north-eastern states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composite. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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