combination

[kom-buh-ney-shuhn] / ˌkɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən /

NOUN

mixture, blend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combo consolidation merger mix sequence solution

STRONG

aggregate amalgam amalgamation blending brew coalescence composite compound connection fusion junction medley miscellany mishmash order soup stew succession synthesis unification union

WEAK

everything but kitchen sink olio

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation

STRONG

disconnection

WEAK

detachment dissolution disunion severance

NOUN

alliance, association

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consolidation merger partnership

STRONG

Mafia affiliation bloc cabal cahoots camarilla cartel circle clique club coalition combine compound confederacy confederation conjunction connection consortium conspiracy coterie faction federation gang guild hookup merging party pool ring set syndicate tie up trust unification union

WEAK

coadunation melding mergence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation

STRONG

disconnection

WEAK

detachment dissolution disunion severance

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The resulting single is playful and defiant — the perfect combination for a song of the summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The ONS calculates affordability based on a combination of average earnings and average house prices.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

There is a combination of factors at work to explain the shift in gold’s behavioral characteristics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF gained 4.6% on Tuesday, helped by a combination of factors.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Some articulations may be some combination of staccato, legato, and accent.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

combination

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