as in mixtures
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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Noun
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Blooms reach five inches across and appear in flaming red, pink, yellow, orange, and in all possible versions and mixtures of these colors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gosselin says that Pickering’s original masters were lost, and the mixes that made it onto the record began in 2022 after Gosselin sought Pickering’s input.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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There’s so much still to do — sound mixes, color timing, visual effects work, and then the gauntlet of promotion.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 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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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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Elazar-Halevi’s fast-paced, live-action YA thriller blends espionage, romance, and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrops of major cities around the world.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Special fiber blends are used for lightweight fabrics that bring durability and breathability into summer denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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To overcome this limitation, the researchers turned to tin, a metal known to form high-capacity Na–Sn alloys capable of storing nearly three times more charge.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Truckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, which Andrews described as nickel alloys.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forgiving spin from a leader who’s cognizant of the plight of his line, which, coming into Sunday’s game, had run out 173 unique combinations, second-most in the NFL, according to the CBS broadcast.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Coach Paul Maurice is mixing and matching and switching and swapping with his makeshift forward lines to find any combinations that might work.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The cuisine at the market is a melting pot of cultures that serve staple dishes and a few fusions.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Known for innovating within the regional Mexican genre, Edén Muñoz is always on the lookout for new ideas and fusions.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Conflations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflations. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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