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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Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 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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Hawkwell Knee-High Wide-Calf Low-Heel Boots Lined with a soft wool blend, these knee-high boots will keep your feet dry and warm in colder weather.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That combination of long-term discipline, patience with cash, a focus on spreads, and tax efficiency is what allows Buffett to harness interest rates not as a distraction, but as a durable competitive advantage.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Opera San Jose has partnered with Cloud4Wi, an enterprise wi-fi platform, to let audience members vote during intermission through their phones or at the lobby on what combination of lovers will end up together.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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