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functioning outside the area of conscious awareness but acting to influence one's thoughts or feelings
A subliminal image was embedded in the advertisement. The subliminal sounds supposedly aid in getting to sleep, but I am skeptical.
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Recent Examples of subliminal
Through the prism of his performance, Eastern Promises flirts with a deeper portrait of total psychological reinvention — the subliminal theme that must have drawn the director to such ordinary material in the first place.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
No wonder the movie keeps cutting to nearly subliminal flashbacks of Brosnahan — an overcompensating attempt to fill the void where its heart should be.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
The workmanship shows in the color and precision of the grout, the mottling of dark flecks, and the triangular pieces where the arches meet — details that give the façade a subliminal liveliness.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
Both these men think of interiors as subliminal ways to read someone’s psyche.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
No wonder the movie keeps cutting to nearly subliminal flashbacks of Brosnahan — an overcompensating attempt to fill the void where its heart should be.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
The workmanship shows in the color and precision of the grout, the mottling of dark flecks, and the triangular pieces where the arches meet — details that give the façade a subliminal liveliness.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
Both these men think of interiors as subliminal ways to read someone’s psyche.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subliminal
Adjective
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Serving clients around the globe, ACE operates with a simple but powerful mission: to help individuals and companies navigate aircraft transactions with confidence, clarity, and efficiency.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Most mechanical keyboards use a flat ribbon cable to connect the PCB to the bottom case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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From Fingerlings to Founding A Healthcare Brand Fingerlings, released in 2017 by toy manufacturer WowWee, are small robotic figures, originally styled to resemble monkeys tiny enough to wrap their arms around a finger.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rather than relying on harnesses or wearables, which many seniors find cumbersome or stigmatizing, E-BAR operates as a set of robotic handlebars that follow users from behind.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Tony goes to Pussy’s house and finds a wire, confirming his subconscious dreams are telling the truth.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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The beginning of June may not inspire much action, as your Cancer horoscope for June 2025 finds Gemini season still traversing your twelfth house of the subconscious, spirit realm, and dreamscape.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Home in foreclosure, a mobile mechanic Online records show that his Canby Street home was in foreclosure last year and sold in September for $60,000.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the footage, a large coastal carpet python rests on a mechanic shop's floor.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During his new stand-up special, Jamie tearfully recounts his medical emergency that left him being unconscious for 20 days and waking up in a wheelchair.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Authorities found the vehicle’s driver unconscious and not breathing, police said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The Loewe Grand inicio is a powerful two-way speaker with a bass reflex system and is available as a floor-standing speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Apart from the reflex response to a jump scare, the purpose of almost any horror movie is to disturb you.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Estate sales are a treasure trove for uncovering vintage clothing, and real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The building’s second story will be built out and have even more bowling lanes — something not commonly seen in the U.S., Parkin said — and a hidden speakeasy bar that will be for 21 years old and over.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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“Subliminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subliminal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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