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
One of the culprits of this dynamic is the conflation of knowledge and wisdom.
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Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This is a dangerous conflation and an insult to women who choose to cook.
—Mina Holland, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
Podcaster Grant, who has a few other problems with the film, doesn’t think this conflation counts as one.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
The conflation of the end of geopolitics and the end of history offered an especially enticing prospect to the United States: the idea that the country could start putting less into the international system and taking out more.
—Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2014
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Doug Sundheim, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
This is a dangerous conflation and an insult to women who choose to cook.
—Mina Holland, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
Podcaster Grant, who has a few other problems with the film, doesn’t think this conflation counts as one.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
The conflation of the end of geopolitics and the end of history offered an especially enticing prospect to the United States: the idea that the country could start putting less into the international system and taking out more.
—Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
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The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
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The look was an amalgamation of fashion eras and styles that, to my dismay, worked.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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The star told La La Anthony during Vogue's official red carpet live stream that the dress was an amalgamation of three different Chanel couture dresses from a 1940s, 1950s and 2020 collection.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
3 Mar. 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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Not only does each cremation use a lot of energy in the form of natural gas, but toxic mercury vapor also gets liberated from old-style amalgam tooth fillings.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Baumgart suggests weaving a buffet table into the mix; preferably a vintage piece.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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The song thrives on a mix of passion, devotion, and material flexing, with Page weaving through memories of late-night connections and heartfelt gestures.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the Supermarket Shelf: The Business of Tea Experiences Whilst British grocery stores once stocked a limited amount of tea brands and blends, now retailers have tuned into selling the tea experience.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wall Street is talking about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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The treatment, injected once weekly, is a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide — the active ingredient in Wegovy.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The artificial furcula that was added to the robot consists of a striking arm that is held under the rear end of the body by a parallel linkage made up of tensioned shape-memory alloy actuators.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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The precious metals are also used in jewelry, with gold-platinum alloys, commonly known as white gold, becoming an increasingly popular fixture in modern jewelry.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Through these diverse artworks, LOEWE highlights a creative fusion of different cultures and disciplines.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Uchu Nikkei cuisine is the fusion of delicate Japanese techniques and fresh Peruvian ingredients that has taken the world by storm in recent decades.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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