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Verb conflate has 1 sense
- blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge - mix together different elements; "The colors blend well"
--1 is one way to change integrity
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Conflating
Description:
Conflating is the act of merging or combining different ideas, concepts, or meanings into one unified whole. It refers to the process of blending or fusing distinct elements together to create a new, often simplified, understanding.
Sample Sentences:
1. Verb:
- The author's speech adeptly conflated various philosophies, resulting in a unique and thought-provoking narrative.
- Don't conflate his failures in one subject with his performance overall; he still excels in many other areas.
2. Noun:
- The conflation of youth culture with political movements in the 1960s had a profound impact on societal norms.
- The artist's painting was a brilliant conflation of realism and abstract expressionism.
3. Adjective:
- The speaker's conflating statements only served to confuse the audience rather than clarify his point.
- Her conflation of memories and dreams made it difficult to distinguish reality from imagination.
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