blend of

Examples

• All

• Bringing fiction to life, in most cases, requires a blend of invention and fact.

  Academic text (2011)

• And it's a blend of intuition plus analysis.

  The Knowledge Project Podcast

• It's just a very light, soft blend of flowers and I think it's pretty.

• But it's got a good blend of youth and experience.

  Rio Ferdinand Presents

• Who else is there that has that particular blend of experiences?

  Chris Williamson

• Oh, but this blend of plants is gorgeous.

• Experience the perfect blend of style and comfort with Cuts clothing.

• Charisma is the perfect blend of being likable and powerful.

  Tom Bilyeu

• Originating in South Texas, conjunto is a unique blend of a variety of cultures and music.

  Academic text (2008)

• Today, a unique cross-genre blend of history and fantastic fiction is exciting authors and enticing readers.

  Academic text (2008)

Synonyms

C

combination

vsblend of

553 2.3

A mixture of things or parts that form one thing

emphasizes a general mixed grouping rather than the act of joining

C

combination of

vsblend of

356 1.8

The joining of two or more things

is the general description of a mixed set rather than a specific joining act

C

composition

vsblend of

99 4.1

The parts and amounts that make up something

is about a mixed result itself, not the specific arrangement or order

B

blend

vsblend of

98 2.3

A mix of different things, like colors or spices

is the same meaning but used as a phrase with of to list parts

A

a mix of

vsblend of

58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

is the general noun form describing the combined whole

M

mixture

vsblend of

58 1.2

An action that brings two or more things together

refers to the final combined result rather than the joining process

H

hybrid

vsblend of

43 3.9

Something made by combining two different things or ideas

refers to a general mix of parts without implying origin sources

F

fusion

vsblend of

33 4.1

A joining of two different styles into one, for example music and food

refers to a mixture keeping distinguishable components rather than full joining

C

concoction

vsblend of

24 6.0

A food or drink made by mixing different things, often in a new way

means a general combined set of components, not necessarily inventive or edible

C

composite

vsblend of

• Specialized

18 4.9

A material made from several substances to make it stronger or lighter

describes a general mixture, not specifically engineered for better properties

A

amalgam

vsblend of

9 6.8

A mixture of different ideas or styles

is the general mixed form applicable to any components, not only ideas

M

mashup

vsblend of

5 4.6

A new piece made by mixing parts of different songs or videos

is the neutral term for combining parts, not tied to media creativity

M

melange

vsblend of

1 8.2

A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected

means a mixture in general without stressing variety or oddness

A

admixture

vsblend of

1 8.1

Something added to another thing to mix with it

describes a mixed whole made from parts, not a single added component

O

olio

vsblend of

1 9.9

A mixed collection of things from many places

is the neutral term for a combined whole, not a random collection

I

intermixture

vsblend of

7.0

Different things joined together to make one thing

focuses on the idea of a mixed whole rather than the formation

C

commixture

vsblend of

9.7

Putting different things together to make one thing

refers to the end mixed material rather than the mixing action

I

interfusion

vsblend of

7.5

Mixing different things together to make one whole

describes a mixed set of components, not specifically fused into one

K

kaleidoscopic blend

vsblend of

6.8

A mixture of many bright, different parts like colors and sounds

is a plain mixed whole without the vivid variety or color emphasis

How Mixed

fusion

33 4.1

amalgam

9 6.8

blend of

40 2.8

mixture

58 1.2

combination

553 2.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology