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
The conflation of marginal tax rate with effective tax rate is a common source of confusion.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
At least part of this antagonism is due to a psychology of conflation, by which a typical homeowner reflexively associates the notion of any homeless neighbor with the most dangerous depictions of the unsheltered: the addict desperate for a fix, the lunatic raging at unseen demons.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Even worse, this conflation of language and belonging is tied to deportation efforts.
—Annie Abbott, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The Role of Religion Culturally, there are still problematic conflations of yoga as religion or as a function of religious dogma that preclude many from practicing yoga.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflation
Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
At least part of this antagonism is due to a psychology of conflation, by which a typical homeowner reflexively associates the notion of any homeless neighbor with the most dangerous depictions of the unsheltered: the addict desperate for a fix, the lunatic raging at unseen demons.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Even worse, this conflation of language and belonging is tied to deportation efforts.
—Annie Abbott, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The Role of Religion Culturally, there are still problematic conflations of yoga as religion or as a function of religious dogma that preclude many from practicing yoga.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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Divide the steak and onion mixture into four equal portions in the pan and top each portion with 2 slices of cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As the mixture chills, churns, and stirs, ice crystals slowly form, turning it into soft ice cream that can then be frozen further to firm up.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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The new record, due out this Friday, features the hallmarks of Sparks’ sound: a distinct amalgamation of eccentric lyrics and art rock.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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What if there were a smarter amalgamation of the two?—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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Lobel’s Original is located at 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center, which is an amalgam of restaurants, bars and take-out shops including Daily Provisions, Madras Dosa, Tipsy Baker and Ace’s Pizza.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Spielberg’s amalgam of Friday-night-appointment moviegoing, Saturday-matinee excitement, and Sunday-morning wooziness still feels like an apex predator unto itself.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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In fact, in describing the War in Ukraine a few weeks ago, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Colin Kahl, observed that this war is a surprising mix of the trenches and artillery shells of World War I with World War III.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Then there were the mixes that completely changed a classic.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Best Restaurants With the perfect blend of delicious, creative food and friendly, professional service, Baran;s 2239’ is an exceptional restaurant set in an unassuming strip mall.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Success is a blend—a recipe of mental resilience, strategic vision, physical energy, financial intelligence, deep relationships and spiritual grounding.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Reentry Welcome Centers have historically kept themselves afloat through a combination of local funding, federal grants and philanthropic donations.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The aluminum alloy keyboard is perfect for a customizer's dream.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Free of synthetic coatings, glazes, or metallic alloys that may degrade or release harmful microplastics and materials over time.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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There are daily wellness classes such as aerial yoga, core workouts, tone & stretch, and yoga and pilates fusion and in-room spa treatments such as a body polish, Lomi Lomi massage and after sun replenishing treatment.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The experimental, 10-track mixtape sees Balvin playfully expand his signature reggaeton sound with fusions of hip-hop, merengue, salsa and drill rap.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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