platonic

adjective

Definition of platonicnext
as in hypothetical

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Recent Examples of platonic As a piece of theater, the dialogue between the two men often lands on the heart like a wry, platonic romance — and the moments in which both take a stand against the bigotry of some of Seastone’s callers are suddenly and acutely poignant. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Burstyn describes their characters’ relationship as a unique exploration of platonic intimacy. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 Brady, 49 and Earle, 25, also seemed platonic-plus about a month later at a Super Bowl party in California. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 In that time, the program has not been the platonic ideal of college football excellence. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
  1. hypothetical
  2. theoretical
  3. potential
  4. nonexistent
  5. possible
  6. conjectural
  7. ideal
  8. alleged
Adjective
  • Amazon has a hypothetical $50 billion chip business and can offer a roadmap to immense profitability.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
  • And there is still a hypothetical risk, election experts say, that the President could do something new and outlandishly lawless on or close to Election Day.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of hypothetical
Adjective
  • Drawing on the theoretical work of economist Hyman Minsky, Kindleberger went through centuries of economic history and saw a recurring pattern.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There are scores of results across not just number theory but also geometry and theoretical computer science that the proofs of quasi-Riemann will, in a swift stroke, establish as mathematical truths.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of theoretical
Adjective
  • The six projects selected for the inaugural lab came to El Gouna to pitch their series and meet potential industry partners, with the aim of moving the projects closer to production.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.
    — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of potential
Adjective
  • And the Group has attributed archival images to nonexistent institutions—like the Museum of Fine Art New York.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The rushing attack was worse than nonexistent, with minus-17 yards.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of nonexistent
Adjective
  • There was palpable excitement, especially after Barringer noted that national Democrats had put the seat on a list of ones to watch for a possible upset.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The embassy said in a statement Monday that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The first two questions are too hypothetical and conjectural.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
  • Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Definition of conjectural
Adjective
  • On the score, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane had ideal coverage and the Chiefs brought eight on a blitz.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The town is also an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding Dolomites, with lifts taking visitors to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • In 2024 Max Read, director of civic innovation for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, identified seven such alleged outlets.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Officers were at the Walmart to respond to a call about an alleged shoplifting and encountered two people with a child fleeing from the store into a vehicle, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said at the time of the June 14 incident.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleged

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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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