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Recent Examples of platonic
Combining the ease and style of a loafer with the comfort of a sneaker, these are the platonic ideal of an airport shoe, with a flexible slip-on design that makes taking them on and off a breeze.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
This season of Love Island USA is off to a somewhat shaky start, as full-volume wet kissing sounds gave way to what feel like steady platonic vibes from a lot of the couples.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Ted and Rebecca have formed a strong bond along the way, with Waddingham praising the show’s decision to keep their relationship platonic.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
However, their relationship was platonic.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
This season of Love Island USA is off to a somewhat shaky start, as full-volume wet kissing sounds gave way to what feel like steady platonic vibes from a lot of the couples.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Ted and Rebecca have formed a strong bond along the way, with Waddingham praising the show’s decision to keep their relationship platonic.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
However, their relationship was platonic.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
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When an audience member posed a hypothetical choice between a flawed but distinctive film and a polished but unremarkable one, Leung said either would do, arguing that cinema’s goal was sincerity, in performance or in a director’s expression, rather than polish.
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Ajmera later clarified the question was hypothetical and did not signal any planned leadership changes.
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Before that, the idea of one day becoming king was something distant and theoretical, a concept discussed in books and family history rather than something with immediate relevance to his own life.
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This stopped being theoretical just this month.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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His ability to wheel and deal seems to be as nonexistent as his victory.
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Brand loyalty is virtually nonexistent.
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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The first two questions are too hypothetical and conjectural.
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Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.
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Longer-term fixes would have to address what makes the Reflecting Pool so ideal for algae, such as its depth, darker color and inflow of nitrogen and phosphorus.
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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.
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The Heat received this second-round selection from the Hornets to resolve a dispute over Rozier being under NBA and federal investigation over alleged gambling when Charlotte traded him to Miami in January 2024.
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Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan Tuesday night, as the community prayed for the woman who was hit and killed during an alleged carjacker's reckless escape attempt last Saturday.
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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