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Recent Examples of platonic
Lisa Leslie may have molded the platonic ideal of a Sparks superstar, and Candace Parker was a generational presence from her very first game, but Ogwumike has a real claim as the historic face of the franchise.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The friendship between Debs and Mitch is the movie’s strongest foundation, both because straight men and women are so rarely the center of platonic relationships in American cinema, and because Daddario and Gad sell their dynamic in delightful fashion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 June 2025
Many could meet at least one new platonic soulmate during this time, someone who fills their life with joy.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 June 2025
The formula worked well for Shrinking, Platonic, Bad Monkey, and The Studio, but the streamer’s streak ends with Stick.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 June 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The friendship between Debs and Mitch is the movie’s strongest foundation, both because straight men and women are so rarely the center of platonic relationships in American cinema, and because Daddario and Gad sell their dynamic in delightful fashion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 June 2025
Many could meet at least one new platonic soulmate during this time, someone who fills their life with joy.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 June 2025
The formula worked well for Shrinking, Platonic, Bad Monkey, and The Studio, but the streamer’s streak ends with Stick.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
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Polling of a hypothetical election matchup for lieutenant governor shows Republican incumbent Dan Patrick leading Democratic state Representative Vikki Goodwin, 46 percent to 42 percent.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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To see how this all works, consider Maria, a 58-year-old hypothetical diabetic patient who hasn’t filled her statin prescription.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The Athletic's Jim Bowden recently outlined a theoretical deal in which the Cardinals would trade Helsley, Arenado, and cash to the Detroit Tigers to land superstar prospect Kevin McGonigle.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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These frameworks are not theoretical, as they are based on real-world leadership challenges and offer actionable tools leaders can apply immediately.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Trump has yet to fully explain his sharp shift in posture, from determined dealmaker to potential participant in the attack on Tehran.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Balancing investment against potential ROI remains a delicate yet critical task, especially given the ongoing technical complexities of integrating LLMs into existing systems.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Helium-3, virtually nonexistent on Earth, is plentiful on the lunar surface and holds promise as a clean, non-radioactive fuel source for nuclear fusion.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Consumer devices like wearables were rare, and systems to connect disparate data sources were nearly nonexistent.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Because there was such little evidence, state police said further forensic testing was not possible.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Much of this equipment, Weinreb notes, is at the cutting edge of the field, allowing imaging of the retina and other eye structures that was not possible not long ago.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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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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But the possible consequences of an Iranian nuclear capability are largely conjectural (save for one: nobody would think of invading Iran anymore).—
Barry R. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Sep. 2010
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None of this makes the world more ideal for travelers.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Giving you multiple colorway options to flaunt depending on your mood, the bags are ideal for cutting down on single-use plastics, machine washable, and made out of soft cotton.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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