melting pot
noun
plural melting pots
1
a
: a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole
b
: the population of such a place
2
: a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty
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This nation is a melting pot, welcoming persons of different faiths, where no singular view is forced on everyone.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
However, instead of feeling like a copy of any one of them, Concord comes off like a melting pot of ideas from all of those other multiplayer games and even other franchises — for better or for worse.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2024
Unlike other areas that may be more homogeneous, our district is a true melting pot where
various cultures converge and coalesce into a rich tapestry of traditions, languages, and lifestyles.
—Rodney Jacobs, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Reflecting New York’s long-standing reputation as a melting pot, the eighteen artists represent seven countries between them; of these, many live and work in New York City and its nearby environs.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 July 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
However, instead of feeling like a copy of any one of them, Concord comes off like a melting pot of ideas from all of those other multiplayer games and even other franchises — for better or for worse.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2024
Unlike other areas that may be more homogeneous, our district is a true melting pot where
various cultures converge and coalesce into a rich tapestry of traditions, languages, and lifestyles.
—Rodney Jacobs, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Reflecting New York’s long-standing reputation as a melting pot, the eighteen artists represent seven countries between them; of these, many live and work in New York City and its nearby environs.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 July 2024
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“Melting pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20pot. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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