as in novelties
small useful items
the fabric store had a wide variety of thread, pins, buttons, and other notions
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Recent Examples of notions
Bomi, 23, who entered seeking his first boyfriend, found his idealized notions challenged.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Will Liz’s romantic notions help her win Michael or Wes?
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Throughout the book, Pratt portrays himself as an emblematic Southern California character, obsessed with crystals and burritos, New Age notions and get-rich-quick schemes, self-mythology and the power of celebrity.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
An audience member was removed at one point for outbursts during remarks by commissioner Carrie Prejean, who rejected notions that anti-Zionism equates to antisemitism.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, these outdated notions remain prevalent in scientific journals and science journalism.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
There is also the eternal question of whether designers should create clothes for truly living in, or whether they should be encouraged to think big and present more complicated pieces that challenge everyday notions of style and taste.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Online, some drew parallels between the heartwrenching moment, which muddies up notions of consent, to an earlier scene in the series, where Carol reveals her mother sent her to conversion therapy camp.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Will Liz’s romantic notions help her win Michael or Wes?
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Throughout the book, Pratt portrays himself as an emblematic Southern California character, obsessed with crystals and burritos, New Age notions and get-rich-quick schemes, self-mythology and the power of celebrity.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
An audience member was removed at one point for outbursts during remarks by commissioner Carrie Prejean, who rejected notions that anti-Zionism equates to antisemitism.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, these outdated notions remain prevalent in scientific journals and science journalism.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
There is also the eternal question of whether designers should create clothes for truly living in, or whether they should be encouraged to think big and present more complicated pieces that challenge everyday notions of style and taste.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Online, some drew parallels between the heartwrenching moment, which muddies up notions of consent, to an earlier scene in the series, where Carol reveals her mother sent her to conversion therapy camp.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notions
novelties
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The latest Coco Crush novelties feature the supple necklace and choker along with Signatures creations with the Ruban and Comète collections.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Revenue from the sales of programs, novelties, parking and concession dropped even more sharply—down 40%, from $858,548 to $511,960—while team-specific royalties fell 21% from $470,749 to $370,408.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Notions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notions. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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