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 of headlining scientist and work done by many is at the heart of many Nobel Prize critiques (although there are also other facets worthy of criticism, including a stunning and problematic lack of diversity among the laureates).
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Jen Christiansen, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
There is no historical corroboration to understand this, yet there are stories that reflect the conflation of madness with supernatural intervention that was common.
—Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
This might have contributed to an alarming frenzy of ageist rhetoric and to the conflation of general cognitive aging with specific, diagnosable conditions.
—Washington Post, 11 July 2024
The design combines the rippling stainless steel found in Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall with the post-modern material conflation that defined his earlier works.
—Nicolas Stecher, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
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Jen Christiansen, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
There is no historical corroboration to understand this, yet there are stories that reflect the conflation of madness with supernatural intervention that was common.
—Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
This might have contributed to an alarming frenzy of ageist rhetoric and to the conflation of general cognitive aging with specific, diagnosable conditions.
—Washington Post, 11 July 2024
The design combines the rippling stainless steel found in Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall with the post-modern material conflation that defined his earlier works.
—Nicolas Stecher, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
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Divide and shape mixture into small (about ¾-inch) balls, forming 30 to 40 meatballs.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The statues are both amalgamations and distillations.Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The 60-percent cotton, 36-percent Lyocell, and four-percent Elastane fabric is some magic amalgam of stretch that felt unrestrictive during yoga stretches but still maintained a nice tight, clean-looking fit for days spent at my desk.Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024
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The amalgam of James Beard Award-winning chefs and trendy one-of-a-kind concepts that Austin has become known for is a newer flex.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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This increase in gross profit margin is due to a higher margin product mix in the manufacturing segment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the back, sides, and sleeves are cut from a stretchy, fleece-weight blend of merino, polyester, and elastane, which afforded testers exceptional movement and breathability while moving fast through the cold.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Largely through artful cartel marketing portraying tusi as pretty, fun, and accessible, this blend of cheap drug leftovers has become the substance of choice for Colombian DJs and Mexican rappers, a wolf in sheep’s clothing for European ravers, and a source of confusion for everyone else.Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bellevue's management has expressed concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern due to the working capital deficit and the need to complete a business combination by the extended deadline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The five-man combination of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon leads the league in points per possessions.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Both the belt and chain variants are built around a 6061 aluminum alloy frame and fork with an adjustable stem for improved comfort and fit.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Corrale is one of our favorite flatirons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed.Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Coal Pot Coal Pot is a marina-front Caribbean and French fusion eatery in St. Lucia's capital that has been here for years, a testament to its appeal with locals and visitors alike.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Enter the Blue in particular improvises on jazz styles and history to create a unique fusion of media and narrative.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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