as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France
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as in cross
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit
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Recent Examples of hybrid
Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2025
On Tuesday, Sweeney dressed up in a Burberry hybrid trenchcoat-dress look, paired with mule heels bearing the English brand’s signature plaid.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 30 May 2025
Looking ahead, Kia has already previewed the 2026 Sportage, which will come in three powertrain versions: internal combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 comes eight years after its predecessor Nintendo Switch, a hybrid console that allows users to play it on the go as a mobile device or plug it into a TV for at-home play.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2025
On Tuesday, Sweeney dressed up in a Burberry hybrid trenchcoat-dress look, paired with mule heels bearing the English brand’s signature plaid.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Noun
The power crop is a sharp, structured pixie-meets-bob hybrid defined by clean lines and confidence, says Moodie.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 30 May 2025
Looking ahead, Kia has already previewed the 2026 Sportage, which will come in three powertrain versions: internal combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Kourtney accessorized the look with two cross necklaces and a pair of black-rimmed spectacles, while also showing off her engagement ring and wedding band.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The 23-year-old chopped past his opponent before whipping in a right-footed cross in the direction of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Zoom in: High school junior Jett Hale, from Miami, Texas, fetched the reserve record with his steer, Mike, a stunning charolais crossbreed.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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By selecting various friends in her wanderings, Sophie’s mom had spawned not just one sort of crossbreed, but several in that same litter.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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