melds 1 of 2

noun

plural of meld
as in blends
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things her music is a meld of various styles

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melds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of meld
as in combines
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout a cuisine that melds East and West into strikingly original flavor combinations

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Recent Examples of melds
Noun
The details of how this all melds might be fuzzy, but the final product is not. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Jaime Fennelly’s synth melds with Westerlund’s gong colors and Bowles’ banjo into a vivid and timeless totality. — Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026 Ballet-slipper pink melds into an airy white tip with ease. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 Dunkin’s signature espresso melds with a mocha swirl and raspberry flavoring, and the drink is topped off with dreamy Chocolate Cold Foam. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026 With a heart of cedarwood and ambroxan, the spicy, warming scent melds notes of apple brandy with rum, vanilla, and moss. — Jenny Berg, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
Pastry chef Maxime Frédéric, who works alongside sushi master Takuya Watanabe and chef Arnaud Donckele, has developed a signature ultra-thin mochi shell which melds Japanese tradition and French pastry craftsmanship. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 With his head shaved and his chest usually bared, Yousuke Yukimatsu melds body and machine to choreograph intensely physical sonic marathons. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 And Brunello Cucinelli melds Fair Isle and Scandinavian devices to create a motif entirely unique to the house. — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 Expect fresh, modern cuisine that melds local and international influences. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The cyberpunk classic melds timeless eye candy with themes of mortality and identity. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Tubi Saw franchise architect Leigh Whannell proved himself an adept genre filmmaker with this clever variation on an old-fashioned tale, which melds Death Wish with the super-powered body horror of RoboCop. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 This body spray melds dates with toffee, buttery caramel, and sandalwood oil for a scent that’s truly delectable, uplifting, and lush. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melds
  1. blends
  2. combines
  3. mixes
  4. merges
  5. mixtures
  6. integrates
  7. amalgamations
  8. incorporates
Noun
  • Partnering with Larroudé was a natural decision for Frisoni, per an official release, because of how the brand blends cool, feminine, fashionable and wearable design.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The human/alien blend blends and helps to make this Skydance Animation production an entertaining proposition for adults and even their kids who get dragged to see it, rather than the usual other way around for ‘toons.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • In modern nuclear weapons, conventional explosives set off a fission reaction—the splitting of big atoms—whose intensity then ignites a fusion reaction that combines light atoms.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Its formula combines peptides, niacinamide, and exfoliating lipohydroxy acid to help skin look smoother and brighter, while keeping it hydrated for hours.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of combines
Noun
  • In 2003, however, Kember made a splash with Forged Prescriptions, a re-release that favored fuller mixes and extra overdubs which the band had jettisoned owing to the difficulty of reproducing them.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixes
Verb
  • The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fanatics Sportsbook Colorado Fanatics Sportsbook merges the love of sports with sports betting, allowing customized interfaces around your favorite team.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of merges
Noun
  • The system uses algorithms and neural networks to find the most suitable metal mixtures and processing methods.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At the cold-hold unit, tomato mixtures temped at 50 degrees for approximately one hour.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixtures
Verb
  • Robeson integrates into that community, which was astounding for a British film in 1940.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The framework integrates movement selection and execution into a single planner-controller approach.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrates
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of amalgamations
Verb
  • The collection also incorporates diamonds sourced through GemFair, De Beers Group’s initiative supporting artisanal and small-scale miners, reinforcing the company’s efforts to connect provenance with luxury craftsmanship.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit, filed by Florida lawyer Spencer Kuvin, incorporates much of the findings of the Ethics Committee probe, which was eventually made public.
    — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporates

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