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
Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.
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Steven K. Green,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Despite their popularity on a bigger stage, these notions continue to hold onto their local origins.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Blind tasting removes preconceived notions about the brand, winemaker, or even label design, narrowing the focus to wine quality and nothing else.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
In place of tribal notions of folkish identity, the peoples of the world could adopt Verfassungspatriotismus—patriotism for a constitution, for a society’s collective plan.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Still, the incident may be a setback to the reputation of Safe Streets by seemingly confirming misconceived notions that all workers are at risk of being accused of a violent incident.
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Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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
Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Despite their popularity on a bigger stage, these notions continue to hold onto their local origins.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Blind tasting removes preconceived notions about the brand, winemaker, or even label design, narrowing the focus to wine quality and nothing else.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
In place of tribal notions of folkish identity, the peoples of the world could adopt Verfassungspatriotismus—patriotism for a constitution, for a society’s collective plan.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Still, the incident may be a setback to the reputation of Safe Streets by seemingly confirming misconceived notions that all workers are at risk of being accused of a violent incident.
—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for notions
novelties
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The 2026 edition was one for the books, with a record 66 houses showcasing their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.
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The organizations that treat these tools as durable, governable infrastructure, rather than novelties, will be the ones that turn AI potential into measurable progress.
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“Notions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notions. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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