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
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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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Their artistic alliance is an amalgamation of what each brings to their friendship.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Personality often comes through the amalgamation of luxury amenities.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Dec. 2025
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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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The amalgam of misinformation, experts say, is creating a heightened erosion of trust online.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jiménez was one of the biggest names in the genre known as música popular, a blend of traditional Mexican ranchera music with Colombian sounds born in the country’s coffee-growing region, which includes Jiménez’s birthplace of Calda, Billboard reported.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The team examined atomic spacing within the alloy, using HIDRA diffraction data to find how residual stresses distort the material’s crystallographic planes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 2026.
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