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
Maya Berry, executive director of the Arab American Institute, a nonpartisan civil rights group, said the group was deeply troubled by the apparent conflation of criticism of Israel with alleged antisemitism.
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Andrea Shalal, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Her experience mirrors a broader trend: the conflation of busyness with achievement.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Could there be a more emphatic conflation of symbolic maleness and brute force?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
One of the culprits of this dynamic is the conflation of knowledge and wisdom.
—Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Andrea Shalal, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Her experience mirrors a broader trend: the conflation of busyness with achievement.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Could there be a more emphatic conflation of symbolic maleness and brute force?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
One of the culprits of this dynamic is the conflation of knowledge and wisdom.
—Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
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At the long butcher block kitchen table built by Albert, Asawa led group sessions sculpting figures from homemade baker’s clay (a mixture of flour, salt and water), or decorating eggs or making origami by day and family meals by night.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Traditional mayonnaise is a mundane miracle: a mixture of water and oil held together by the magic of an egg yolk (also known as lecithin, an emulsifier).—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Moretti is basically an amalgamation of many different musicians, such as Prince, David Bowie and Elton John.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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An amalgamation of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, Amer is perched atop a hillock surrounded by several other ancient structures and historic landmarks.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Convey, at its core, is an amalgam of all these endeavors.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Under the direction of Laurence Cox, the production promises a thrilling mix of suspense, humor and breathtaking visuals that will keep audiences captivated.—
Caleb Parr and Natalie Coates Wiens,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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At Factum Arte’s studio, the team didn’t just 3D print each object, but used a mix of new and traditional techniques.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The blend was inspired by the Golden Ratio: 61.8 percent whisky aged in European oak and 38.2 percent aged in American oak, which were married together for a final 15 months before being bottled in this stunning decanter.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Its perfectly melty combination of shea butter, olive butter, and avocado oil seals in moisture and intensely conditions lips, while vitamin C boosts collagen production and subsequent firmness.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Oz has been criticized for promoting medical treatments not backed by experts, such as using a combination of pregnancy hormones and a 500-calorie diet to spur weight loss.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The balance wheel is made of a non-magnetic brass alloy and the Syloxi hairspring has been re-profiled to ensure stable performance at 36,000 vibrations per hour.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metal alloys and minerals, such as silica or potassium carbonate, are added to regular glass to create crystal; this enhances the material’s shine and durability.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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This gesture is a fusion of creativity, sustainability, and giving back.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Theirs is an unexpected yet alchemical fusion of talents, strengthened by at least two dimensions of rigor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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