as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
the word "robustious" is probably a conflation of "robust" and "boisterous"
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Recent Examples of conflation
The novel stages the slow conflation of complicity and guilt, the boundary between the two troublingly porous.
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Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
But this arbitrary conflation of American Jewish identity and Israel has reached a point of rupture, and Mamdani’s election must be a moment of reflection for both American Jews and the Democratic Party.
—Albert Fox Cahn, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
But critics also note widespread conflation of antisemitism with criticism of Israel.
—Elisabeth Weber, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
At least part of this antagonism is due to a psychology of conflation, by which a typical homeowner reflexively associates the notion of any homeless neighbor with the most dangerous depictions of the unsheltered: the addict desperate for a fix, the lunatic raging at unseen demons.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
But this arbitrary conflation of American Jewish identity and Israel has reached a point of rupture, and Mamdani’s election must be a moment of reflection for both American Jews and the Democratic Party.
—Albert Fox Cahn, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
But critics also note widespread conflation of antisemitism with criticism of Israel.
—Elisabeth Weber, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
At least part of this antagonism is due to a psychology of conflation, by which a typical homeowner reflexively associates the notion of any homeless neighbor with the most dangerous depictions of the unsheltered: the addict desperate for a fix, the lunatic raging at unseen demons.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Our hope is that Cane is an amalgamation of all of the terrible billionaires in the world.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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The new tools, which include a platform that helps Democrats host and attend their own political events, were placed in an open request-for-proposal (RFP) process in April to secure vendors who can provide the amalgam of services.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fold in a touch of silver accent (repeat of accent in the H2) into the mix and wrap a turtleneck around your shoulders to shield you from cooler temperatures.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Trendy Queen Hoodie is a best-seller on Amazon for its trendy oversized fit and comfortable cotton-blend material.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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This colorful tale blends fantasy with reality as Miguel heads to a magical land to confront Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt) with the help of a new friend and trickster named Héctor (Gael García Bernal).—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And yet the Dolphins have found a way to remain masters of mediocrity, prolonging the NFL’s longest playoff win drought with a combination of misfortune and missteps.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The wild berries and jasmine create this beautiful fruity-floral combination that makes the whole composition feel brighter and more playful, perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But despite a certain staginess, and a tendency for the plot to suddenly stop to make way for the acting, Hedda is actually a genuine attempt to mine something new from the old text, a compelling fusion of Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and Stephen Fry’s Bright Young Things.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The findings could support the development of safer, more reliable hydrogen fuel systems for applications like aircraft, fusion reactors, pipelines, and storage tanks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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