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
Noun
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Dip a sponge in the mixture and gently clean the coils.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 edition was bottled at just over 4 years old, while this year’s release is a mixture of 4- and 5-year-old barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 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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In real life, Sugar was one of some 14 siblings, and his younger brother Treacle Goodson (James Nelson-Joyce) could easily represent one of them or some amalgamation.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hardy will bring his amalgam of country and Southern hard rock to fans on his upcoming headlining Jim Bob World Tour, which is visiting arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, in addition to festival shows in North America as well as his first headlining shows in Europe.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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In recognizing an amalgam that is independent of presidential control, the justices effectively authorized a fourth branch of government that the framers never imagined.—
Jacob Sullum,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 2025
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That explains why Maldonado, who was born on the same day as Darvish, remains in the mix.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the video, Bieber sports a yellow beanie while immersing himself in a trippy, experimental jam session with an eclectic mix of mind-bending electronic sounds.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hybrid gaming/content-creation systems like this one have become more popular over the last few years, and the Aero X16 blends style and substance better than most.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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Arizona Cardinals Needs: OG, D-line, CB, RB Ohio State OT Josh Simmons - Before the knee injury, which forced him to miss the better part of 2024 and could impact his draft standing, Simmons had an impressive blend of strength and athleticism. 17.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Designer Tips for Using Albers Artwork as Color Inspiration Josef Albers’ artworks offer an amazing variety of color combinations—a big reason behind the TikTok appeal.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Closing that gap will not be easy, and will require a combination of lower government spending and higher taxes.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Today’s woods typically are made of a light, strong metal alloy that is hollow inside.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Economy handlebars are usually heavier and made from less durable materials like titanium or aluminum alloy, while pricier options are typically made from carbon fiber and are both lightweight and extremely durable.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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With small nuclear fission reactors — and perhaps fusion power plants — Jupiter's moons Ganymede and Callisto, Saturn's moon Titan, Neptune's moon Triton and the whole Kuiper Belt may come into range.—
Dave S. Brody,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The act is designed to allow the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to have regulatory authority over commercial fusion energy systems for certain purposes.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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