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
In fact, Altiplano is the second incarnation of Hicks’s interpretation of the mid-scale check, first released in 1966 as Inca—a name that reflected the era’s casual conflation of Peruvian cultures.
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Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
The president’s bigger blunder, though, is the conflation of economic trade relations with international military conflict—that is, blending his protectionist tariff tactics with the Russian wartime sanctions program.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
The president’s bigger blunder, though, is the conflation of economic trade relations with international military conflict—that is, blending his protectionist tariff tactics with the Russian wartime sanctions program.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
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Working in small batches, toss the chicken strips in the flour, shake off any excess, dip them in the egg mixture, allow extra egg to drip back into the bowl, and roll them in the panko.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This recipe is an amalgam of styles, with coffee and chocolate for complexity, hot sauce for kick and beans just because.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The character is an amalgam with a bunch of different touchpoints, and one was Sam Bankman-Fried.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the mix, too, are the many shorter and more personal expressions around the event.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The unique blend of barrels gives birth to an especially aromatic malt, awash in sage and incense, and arriving on the tongue with gentle threads of ginger and smoked coconut.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 84 rooms and suites are a seamless blend of Art Deco and modern, with elegant blacks, browns, and creams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bieber attended the 68th Grammy Awards wearing a manicure that matched her lip combo perfectly—and required a combination of four iconic shades to achieve.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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One of her jump combinations, a triple lutz-triple loop, earns among the highest points in women’s skating, and Liu’s speed and ease in flowing from the first jump immediately into the second with nothing to propel her but her own momentum, often earns her additional points for execution.—
Alice Park,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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The modular roof bars rotate 90 degrees to become proper crossbars when needed, while the alloy wheels are subtly recessed to sit within the line of the tyre, helping avoid scrapes from inevitable encounters with kerbs or rocks.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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The world’s second-largest island nation, where the military seized power last year, has long relied on its exports of nickel, cobalt, graphite, and ilmenite, critical minerals used to produce items such as electric-vehicle batteries and aerospace alloys.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bad Bunny would marshal this attitude, along with his unique musical fusions and clever lyrics, to continue to push the envelope.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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