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Recent Examples of platonic
Shortly after, the pair acknowledged their relationship was platonic, and Jeremiah began to form a connection to bombshell Andreina Santos.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 June 2025
In Arizona, Arons, Katy and Andy became a tight, platonic threesome.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Sometimes the platonic relationships on Love Island are the most fun to watch.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 June 2025
But Mai keeps things platonic even though, as suggested by a few surreal flourishes, their attraction is strong enough to make his illusions actually defy physics.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 June 2025
In Arizona, Arons, Katy and Andy became a tight, platonic threesome.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Sometimes the platonic relationships on Love Island are the most fun to watch.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 June 2025
But Mai keeps things platonic even though, as suggested by a few surreal flourishes, their attraction is strong enough to make his illusions actually defy physics.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
Adjective
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Some of them don't always make a lot of sense, but this hypothetical deal seems to have the groundwork of a potential trade this month.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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As directed by Grok’s cousin (or whatever), the hypothetical Labubu Movie from AI might be a trainwreck.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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From my perspective, these shifts aren’t theoretical.—
Jack Thorogood,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Carter, who had a doctorate in theoretical physics, dispatched a team of officers to the Bay Area to set up an outpost—officially called the Defense Innovation Unit, but known at the Pentagon as Unit X.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Lurie Children’s Hospital also sees potential trouble ahead.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Evidence in cases before 1975 is nonexistent, Weaver said.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Research from the European Central Bank in 2023 found the same nonexistent relationship between wars and oil prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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That means getting as many users as possible to pile in is crucial.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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This new licensing platform expands our ability to reach and engage our fan community on Roblox in the deepest way possible – by working directly with them!—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The situation simply wasn't ideal for the veteran passer.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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This 300 Mbps plan is ideal for light internet activities, such as checking email, browsing the web, casual gaming, using social media, or streaming TV.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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