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
Fujoshi expressed their surprise at the conflation.
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Then there is the conflation of entertainment with quality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Anti-fat bias and the conflation of extreme thinness with beauty, discipline, and health has never gone away.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
As Jennings notes, this was the result of the conflation of two separate folkloric strands.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Then there is the conflation of entertainment with quality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Anti-fat bias and the conflation of extreme thinness with beauty, discipline, and health has never gone away.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
As Jennings notes, this was the result of the conflation of two separate folkloric strands.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflation
Noun
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Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture, then give it a dunk in the buttermilk-egg bath, and finally coat it generously in the cornmeal-breadcrumb mixture.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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At its center is a character called the Lizard Demon, an amalgamation of powerful, predatory men.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Bass is an amalgamation of electronic music, featuring stylings such as dubstep and trap.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The emerald oasis, reachable by boat, helicopter tour, or strenuous trek, is an amalgam of steep cliffs and verdant valleys spilling out to the cerulean sea.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Mungiu’s journalistic roots initially led him to the real-life Bodnariu case behind the story, but Fjord is a fictional amalgam of various people’s experiences.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Mitchell has a mix of speed and power.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The project blends soccer, youth and culture into a lasting symbol of Inglewood pride.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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The blowout was a combination of the Pistons’ offensive deficiencies catching up with them their defensive intensity disappearing.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Its distinctive rectangular case and dial are crafted from 750 honey gold, the brand’s proprietary alloy.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Dragon Casa is a Chinese-Mexican fusion taquería that offers Peking duck tacos and birria soup dumplings.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Left Unsaid, a jazz breakbeat fusion duo, performed live for the first time at Unusual Tuesday‘s last April show.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Conflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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