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 and connection between Black girls (gender expansive), friendship, and queerness became my fixation.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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Coat the bottom in a sweet chocolate mixture for an even more indulgent treat.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 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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This Bryan Bertino thriller is an amalgamation of three separate real-life events.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 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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Defeats and disappointment were likely to be part of the mix alongside the winning feeling that everyone connected with Wrexham has got so used to since Parkinson took charge.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Passmore explains the mix of personal reflection and historical storytelling in the book which follows the main character, a version of himself, time-traveling through a century of the Black radical tradition.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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By finding the perfect blend, teams equip themselves for any situation and any challenge a defense may throw their way.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mushroom Coffee Mushroom coffee is a blend of coffee beans and ground medicinal mushrooms or mushroom extracts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nicknamed Kahlunkin, this playful fusion that's available now invites coffee lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike to host an unforgettable gathering.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an innovative fusion of biology and nanotechnology, scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) have developed microscopic soft robots that mimic the adaptive behavior of living organisms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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