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Recent Examples of platonic
Mark Duplass wrote the project specifically with his daughter Ora in mind, his script a reflection of how platonic friendships among Gen Z often seemed as important as romantic relationships.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted that Nader and Costner's conversation seemed more platonic than romantic.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The second-gen W126 is, for a certain generation of enthusiast, the platonic ideal of a luxury sedan.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
What began as a platonic partnership that was planned to end in divorce two years later became a real love that produced two daughters.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted that Nader and Costner's conversation seemed more platonic than romantic.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The second-gen W126 is, for a certain generation of enthusiast, the platonic ideal of a luxury sedan.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
What began as a platonic partnership that was planned to end in divorce two years later became a real love that produced two daughters.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
Adjective
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Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Focus on the craft in front of you without thinking of its hypothetical audience.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That balance is not theoretical.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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If the pair pull it off, the implications could be massive, revealing AI’s potential to convincingly resurrect and reinvent our cinematic history — a potential that before the tech had remained firmly theoretical.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Weak—or even nonexistent—overnight freezes have left the snowpack soft and unstable early in the day, limiting the window for safe travel.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many jobs common 100 years ago—drayman, telephone operator, woodchopper, hoistman—are niche or nonexistent today.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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That statistic is somewhat conjectural, since the vast majority of rapes in India are apparently not reported.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
7 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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With read and write speeds of up to 535MB and 350MB, respectively, this SSD is ideal for the typical PC build.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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This unique training chair supports over 20 exercises, including back extensions and glute work, and is ideal for building core strength.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The alleged victim had been diagnosed with multiple medical conditions, including dementia, and was found to be cognitively impaired in 2024 during a mental health evaluation, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lopez, who pleaded not guilty, is the sole defendant out of several alleged co-conspirators still awaiting trial on the racketeering charges.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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