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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Cook with the flavors and techniques of Mexico, Africa, Latin America and Vietnam, homages to the melting pot that Southern California has long been.
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The hackathon was a melting pot of ideas and innovation, with students from diverse backgrounds converging to solve real-world problems with significant social and economic impact.
—Praveen Gujar, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
What sets Baltimore’s dining and leisure scene apart from others?
Baltimore's dining scene is incredibly diverse, reflecting both its coastal heritage and the city as a cultural melting pot.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The country’s melting pot of cultures tells a myriad of stories—shipwrecks, enslavement, colonization, and displacement—all of which have shaped its complex history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The hackathon was a melting pot of ideas and innovation, with students from diverse backgrounds converging to solve real-world problems with significant social and economic impact.
—Praveen Gujar, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
What sets Baltimore’s dining and leisure scene apart from others?
Baltimore's dining scene is incredibly diverse, reflecting both its coastal heritage and the city as a cultural melting pot.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The country’s melting pot of cultures tells a myriad of stories—shipwrecks, enslavement, colonization, and displacement—all of which have shaped its complex history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Melting pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20pot. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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