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
As Jennings notes, this was the result of the conflation of two separate folkloric strands.
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JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Particulate matter, or PM, is the mixture of tiny solid and liquid matter that collects on surfaces and floats in the air.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 Mar. 2026
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This awkward amalgamation can lead to anxiety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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What’s clear, though, is that the gameplay is an amalgam of the best ideas from Grasshopper’s past, along with new touches.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Carie Hallford, 48, faced up to 20 years in prison for taking over $130,000 from families for funeral services, including cremations, and often giving them urns full of concrete mix instead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The service At the Rosewood Bangkok, the team is a mix of local talent and seasoned managers imported from Rosewood properties elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Part of why romantasy is so popular right now is because of that unique and special genre blend.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fabric is a poly-spandex stretch blend, which hugs the body just enough to prevent excess drag while still remaining comfortable.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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But a combination of better New York shooting, and the home team finally taking advantage of their size, resulted in a truly mind-boggling third quarter stat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Byrne credited the stock’s outperformance to a combination of positioning and insights from management’s recent conference call, which highlighted stabilization of production in Delaware and capital efficiency opportunities of more than 10 years.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Muonionalusta is an iron meteorite with iron-nickel alloys and traces of gallium, germanium and iridium, and its body displays the striking Widmanstätten pattern.—
Heather Barker,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, many conventional actuators rely on metallic materials such as shape-memory alloys.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yee is Chinese American and his manifest aesthetic to date in Chicago theater has been a boundary-crossing fusion of Chinese mythology, family storytelling and rock ‘n’ roll, all glued together with gobs of contemporary irony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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On-site restaurant Wanu is intimate and cozy, serving a take on local Afro-fusion cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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