Synonyms of notions

notions

noun

plural of notion

as in novelties

small useful items

the fabric store had a wide variety of thread, pins, buttons, and other notions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novelties
• sundries
• etceteras
• variety
• odds and ends
• baubles
• trinkets
• gewgaws
• knickknacks
• gadgets
• bric-a-brac
• hodgepodge
• jiggers
• miscellany
• gimmicks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notions

In conversations with her volunteers and the general public, Mia could spot people’s paltry, ahistorical notions of what a robust monarch population was supposed to be. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Instead, the designer suggests skipping the preconceived notions and finding a natural stone that uniquely appeals to you rather than feeling tied to just one type of quartzite. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

An unexpected take on proportions has entered the chat, too, with Ashlyn and Christopher John Rogers reconfiguring preconceived notions of size and shape. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026

For Gilroy, making the movie that brought him and Pascal together—despite their preconceived notions—struck a similarly emotional chord. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Despite their popularity on a bigger stage, these notions continue to hold onto their local origins. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

For birds, seizing the opportunity to breed comes before human notions of fidelity. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state. — Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026