often attributive
1
: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
2
: a union by or as if by melting: such as
a
: a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole
Opera is a fusion of several arts.
b
: a political partnership : coalition
a fusion of Democrats and independent Republicans—
New York Times
New York Times
c
: popular music combining different styles (such as jazz and rock)
d
: food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines
a restaurant that specializes in Indian-Chinese fusion
called also fusion cuisine
3
: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite
nuclear fusion
Synonyms
Examples of fusion in a Sentence
a fusion of different methods
a fusion of musical styles
The show is a fusion of news and entertainment.
The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture.
Recent Examples on the Web
The wide-ranging menu is described as Indo-Mexi fusion.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
This campaign captures the fusion of high fashion and the timeless spontaneity of LOUIS XIII THE DROP, showcasing the collection's allure in a glamorous and artistic atmosphere.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the military-civil fusion law, the Chinese government deems any research activity to have military-strategic application potential.
—Elizabeth Buchanan, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2024
The result is a four-part concert series at Meraki, a new Mediterranean fusion restaurant-bar that occupies the site of the former Moose Lodge in South Park.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
Note that it's not barbecued spaghetti (the noodles aren't cooked on a pit) but rather barbecue spaghetti—a fusion of two popular dishes.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024
Altman himself has invested hundreds of millions in fusion and in recent interviews has suggested the futuristic technology, widely seen as the holy grail of clean energy, will eventually provide the enormous amounts of power demanded by next-gen AI.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Introverted Funk, a duo from Los Angeles, California — this will be their first time performing in Phoenix —sound like a fusion of Tina Marie and Daft Punk, a combination of electronic and funky sounds.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
In a fusion of Victorian, Asian, and other periods and regions throughout the world, your eyes are fed with enormous crystal chandeliers, intricate heavy drapes with valences, the requisite palm tree (faux or real), and an animal throw for a touch of whimsy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
This campaign captures the fusion of high fashion and the timeless spontaneity of LOUIS XIII THE DROP, showcasing the collection's allure in a glamorous and artistic atmosphere.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the military-civil fusion law, the Chinese government deems any research activity to have military-strategic application potential.
—Elizabeth Buchanan, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2024
The result is a four-part concert series at Meraki, a new Mediterranean fusion restaurant-bar that occupies the site of the former Moose Lodge in South Park.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
Note that it's not barbecued spaghetti (the noodles aren't cooked on a pit) but rather barbecue spaghetti—a fusion of two popular dishes.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024
Altman himself has invested hundreds of millions in fusion and in recent interviews has suggested the futuristic technology, widely seen as the holy grail of clean energy, will eventually provide the enormous amounts of power demanded by next-gen AI.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Introverted Funk, a duo from Los Angeles, California — this will be their first time performing in Phoenix —sound like a fusion of Tina Marie and Daft Punk, a combination of electronic and funky sounds.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
In a fusion of Victorian, Asian, and other periods and regions throughout the world, your eyes are fed with enormous crystal chandeliers, intricate heavy drapes with valences, the requisite palm tree (faux or real), and an animal throw for a touch of whimsy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
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fusion
noun
fu·sion
ˈfyü-zhən 
1
: the act or process of melting or making fluid by heat
2
: union by or as if by melting
3
: the union of light atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy
Medical Definition
fusion
noun
fu·sion
ˈfyü-zhən
often attributive
1
a
: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
b
: the liquid or plastic state induced by heat
2
: a union by or as if by melting together: as
a
: a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole
specifically
: the blending of retinal images in binocular vision
b
: a combination of ingredients achieved by heating and mixing together
c
(1)
: a blend of sensations, perceptions, ideas, or attitudes such that the component elements can seldom be identified by introspective analysis
(2)
: the perception of light from a source that is intermittent above a critical frequency as if the source were continuous
called also flicker fusion
compare flicker
d
: the surgical immobilization of a joint see spinal fusion
3
: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite
called also nuclear fusion
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