1
as in novelties
notions plural
small useful items
the fabric store had a wide variety of thread, pins, buttons, and other notions
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2
as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
I have a notion to go in-line skating this afternoon
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3
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
has this naive notion that most people are basically honest
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
that modernistic building does not match my notion of what a country cottage should look like
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as in concept
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the popular notion that college athletes are airheads
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Recent Examples of notion
So many people have preconceived notions about a music film about Bruce Springsteen.
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Those plans proved to be notions and not blueprints.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Bevere could no longer understand her preconceived notion of being past her prime.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Those plans proved to be notions and not blueprints.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Bevere could no longer understand her preconceived notion of being past her prime.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notion
Noun
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Although both could be compelling novelties, neither improves the game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the reception or other pre-wedding events that feature traditional elements like speeches or cake cutting, the after-party is a celebration that can be crafted entirely according to the whims of the couple.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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Still, one of the goals of the legislation, at least in theory, is for affordable-housing development to rely less on the whims of individual politicians.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some religious leaders have said the fact that Kirk's political agenda was driven by his Biblical beliefs meant he was killed for his faith and amounted to an attack on Christianity.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The shareholder meetings give the youngest Browns in the sixth and seventh generations, and their distant cousins, a chance to meet and bounce ideas off one another.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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My idea was to do a little ‘maison,’ and to offer a look at what’s behind the brand.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Google has been reorienting its Android smartphones’ software around this concept, with features like Circle to Search, which performs a Google search based on what’s on your phone’s screen.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Naroditsky was widely praised for his ability to explain complex chess concepts clearly.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The opinion was requested by the UN General Assembly in December after Israel passed laws banning UNRWA, from operating in the country, significantly curtailing its ability to deliver aid to Gaza.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA’s Department of Psychology as part of an annual media survey asked 1,500 kids and young adults between the ages 10-24 their opinions about popular culture and media.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Few consumers relish the thought of reading a credit report, shopping for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Most young people who experience suicidal thoughts keep those thoughts to themselves.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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During her June conversation withT Magazine, Copeland remarked on the prejudiced stereotypes that once kept Black dancers off of the most prestigious stages in the world.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The music video attracted significant attention both for its humorous visuals—superimposing the artists’ faces onto babies' bodies—and for its content, which challenges stereotypes about older artists in hip-hop.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Notion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notion. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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