conflation

noun

kən-ˈflā-shən How to pronounce conflation (audio)
Definition of conflationnext
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 This conflation of anti-establishment angst and homophobic paranoia didn’t arise organically. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 Obviously, there are many Jewish people who have courageously stood against Israeli policy and are pushing against that conflation. — Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026 Written by Paddy Chayefsky, the film is a scathing takedown of the conflation of news and entertainment in television that has only become more prescient and relevant over the years. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 Fujoshi expressed their surprise at the conflation. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
  1. mixture
  2. amalgamation
  3. amalgam
  4. mix
  5. blend
  6. combination
  7. alloy
  8. fusion
Noun
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and gently toss to coat the fish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Sprinkle the garlic mixture over the pork, then use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and stir the seasonings into it.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Over a period of about one billion years, the spiral galaxies will smash into each other and merge into a single amalgamation.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On the Kansas side, the amalgamation of several settlements in Wyandotte county precipitated the formation of a unified municipality.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • There are the famed Urfa chiles of the country’s southeast, the seafood, greens and corn in the north that edge the Black Sea, and the grand amalgam of influences in Istanbul.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Doyle’s ‘big three’ cast is rounded out by Claire Foy (The Crown, Women Talking), who is ferociously good as Jules, an amalgam of the group of women Lamb gathered for plumb posts on the Sun.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgam
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  • The latest leg of the sell-off is a reflection of a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns and expectations that central banks may keep monetary policy tighter for longer.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s ideas about what is stylish come from a wider mix of influencers, brands and everyday consumers.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Under that program, the NYPA buys electricity on the wholesale market on Lake Mariner’s behalf—a blend of hydro, nuclear, natural gas, wind, and solar—and waives delivery surcharges in exchange.
    — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Gas prices typically drop as the summer driving season ends and refineries turn to making a cheaper winter blend.
    — Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • But the combination of Isak’s goals, the quality of Gakpo’s assists and Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo’s display in the problematic right-back spot provided positives for Liverpool, as well as the result.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Nor are there many studios with two full baths, a nice perk owed to the combination of two apartments and potentially a key to relationship harmony in the mornings.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of combination
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  • The theory is further bolstered by the jewelry’s material,Copper alloy was considered a cheaper metal at the time, and usually only worn by lower status individuals.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Those systems can achieve a 50%-60% yield in the optimal particle size range, while the refractory atomizer typically achieves 10%-20% yield for high-temperature alloys, according to the press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The experiment used room-temperature electron irradiation, not the low-temperature neutron environment expected inside a fusion system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fusion

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