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Recent Examples of platonic
Mark Duplass wrote the project specifically with his daughter Ora in mind, his script a reflection of how platonic friendships among Gen Z often seemed as important as romantic relationships.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted that Nader and Costner's conversation seemed more platonic than romantic.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The second-gen W126 is, for a certain generation of enthusiast, the platonic ideal of a luxury sedan.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
What began as a platonic partnership that was planned to end in divorce two years later became a real love that produced two daughters.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted that Nader and Costner's conversation seemed more platonic than romantic.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The second-gen W126 is, for a certain generation of enthusiast, the platonic ideal of a luxury sedan.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
What began as a platonic partnership that was planned to end in divorce two years later became a real love that produced two daughters.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
Adjective
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The anxiety is no longer hypothetical.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Summit County Commissioner Eric Mamula warned that the concern is no longer hypothetical.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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John Preskill, a senior theoretical physicist at the university with a long history in the field of quantum error correction, advised the group.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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That alone suggests Google expects quantum computing to be close enough to move from a theoretical problem to a practical one, which means other companies will almost certainly take note and follow suit.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If the Sun is overhead from Orion’s perspective – like noon on Earth – shadows will be few to nonexistent, creating ideal lighting conditions for close-up imaging of specific lunar features.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Criminals are exploiting Medicare and Medicaid by submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement, according to the Treasury, potentially involving nonexistent or unnecessary medical services.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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The location of the new stadium is hardly ideal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Self-reflection is currently an ideal way to deepen our connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The alleged victim had been diagnosed with multiple medical conditions, including dementia, and was found to be cognitively impaired in 2024 during a mental health evaluation, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lopez, who pleaded not guilty, is the sole defendant out of several alleged co-conspirators still awaiting trial on the racketeering charges.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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