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 conflation of the party and the state in diplomatic and international security matters is, in part, a function of the ANC’s need to conduct its own foreign policy before South Africa became democratic.
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Michelle Gavin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2025
The Difference Between Value and Price A common misstep in the discourse about health data is the conflation of value and price.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This conflation and connection between Black girls (gender expansive), friendship, and queerness became my fixation.
—M. Mick Powell
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
The novel stages the slow conflation of complicity and guilt, the boundary between the two troublingly porous.
—Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Michelle Gavin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2025
The Difference Between Value and Price A common misstep in the discourse about health data is the conflation of value and price.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This conflation and connection between Black girls (gender expansive), friendship, and queerness became my fixation.
—M. Mick Powell
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
The novel stages the slow conflation of complicity and guilt, the boundary between the two troublingly porous.
—Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to the Greek historian Herodotus, who composed his glorious amalgamation of legend and fact in the fourth-century BC, Helen never even reached Troy because Paris’s ship was blown off course.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Who just happen to look like an amalgamation of the present-day rock acts Greta Van Fleet and Rival Sons.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Netflix is largely untouched by M&A, Disney is an amalgam of many acquisitions and units over the years, including ABC, ESPN, Fox, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Steve Madden Faux Wool Trench Coat For travelers headed to chilly destinations, this faux-wool trench is the ultimate blend of warmth and sophistication.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Honda has recalled over 400,000 vehicles due to an issue with 18-inch alloy wheels that could detach from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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By changing the ratio of lithium to aluminum, the team tuned how much of the alloy shifted into the fast-moving beta phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant got its start in Winston-Salem, offering dishes such as lomo saltado, sushi, crudo and more.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Existing divertors are bulky, meaning smaller, improved designs could allow for smaller fusion reactors in the future.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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