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
Written by Paddy Chayefsky, the film is a scathing takedown of the conflation of news and entertainment in television that has only become more prescient and relevant over the years.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Fujoshi expressed their surprise at the conflation.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Then there is the conflation of entertainment with quality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Anti-fat bias and the conflation of extreme thinness with beauty, discipline, and health has never gone away.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Fujoshi expressed their surprise at the conflation.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Then there is the conflation of entertainment with quality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Anti-fat bias and the conflation of extreme thinness with beauty, discipline, and health has never gone away.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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Then set the crumb mixture in the freezer until ready to bake.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture and stir until no dry bits of flour remain.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Parenting isn’t a singular task, but rather an amalgamation of mindsets and duties that are integrated into the rest of life’s experiences.—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Boston’s tony South End is a wonderful amalgamation of a neighborhood that feels straight out of a European enclave.—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft saw losses between 2% and 5% on a mix of AI concerns and higher yields, which tend not to bode well for growth stocks.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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This linen-blend striped shirt might inspire you to take a stroll by the Seine.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The pandemic, in combination with soaring beef prices, had decimated barbecue joints that once peppered the East Bay.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Clean These days, many alloy-aluminum cleaning compounds are safe to use on chrome.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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That includes identifying a child abduction suspect in minutes, coordinating hurricane evacuations, or, right now, running the security fusion center for eight of the 11 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Kids love the age-specific kids' programming, Xbox lounge, Sesame Street characters, and enormous water park, while adults enjoy golf, scuba lessons, and 26 dining options, including casual beach spots and upscale fusion restaurants.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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