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Recent Examples of platonic
Siwa and Hughes were caught cuddling and accused of a forehead kiss in a hot tub, causing fans to wonder if their relationship was only platonic.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The State of the Race The Outstanding Animated Program category serves as a great example of what the platonic ideal of Emmys voting is.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
The psychologists who authored this latest paper were more interested in studying the role of olfactory cues in platonic friendships.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
In all these cases, repetition doesn’t lead to a single, Platonic end point.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The State of the Race The Outstanding Animated Program category serves as a great example of what the platonic ideal of Emmys voting is.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
The psychologists who authored this latest paper were more interested in studying the role of olfactory cues in platonic friendships.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
In all these cases, repetition doesn’t lead to a single, Platonic end point.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
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One question on a sample exam Chisholm provided asks students to write a formula for determining the total number of cases during a hypothetical epidemic after a certain amount of days.—
Melissa Goldin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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As the keynote speaker at the Democrats’ 2025 Blue Palmetto Dinner at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, Moore hailed Clyburn, an essential figure in a hypothetical presidential run.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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With a degree in theoretical mathematics and geophysical fluid dynamics, Kapnick saw herself as uniquely positioned to take on that challenge.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This recent study, which does just that, studied two theoretical Population III stars: one 13 times as massive as the sun, and one 200 times as massive.—
Robin George Andrews,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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The public believed this story of intentionality so completely that every shark bite was essentially a murder, and every shark a potential murderer, and the beach was the scene of a crime by a deviant monster against innocent beachgoers.—
Chris Pepin-Neff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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Analysts predict the Memorial Day weekend box office could be a bellwether for a strong summer in movie theaters, with a number of potential blockbusters yet to come.—
Dawn Chmielewski,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The brief cited at least nine court decisions that were soon exposed as nonexistent.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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These scams range from fake investment opportunities to misleading product offers and even the sale of nonexistent puppies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI, remains in play as a possible addition to a Rams team regarded as a Super Bowl contender, coach Sean McVay acknowledged after practice.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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But the possible consequences of an Iranian nuclear capability are largely conjectural (save for one: nobody would think of invading Iran anymore).—
Barry R. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Sep. 2010
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That statistic is somewhat conjectural, since the vast majority of rapes in India are apparently not reported.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
7 Nov. 2023
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The linen fabric is lightweight and ideal for hot weather, and the side pockets are a bonus, too.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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We are blessed with the ideal conditions for homeowners to save money on our electricity bills, and increase our property values, by installing rooftop solar.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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