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Recent Examples of platonic
The neighborhood in Bozeman, Montana, was the platonic ideal of a mountain-town suburb.
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Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, a platonic friendship might turn romantic.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Beyond the red door lies the platonic ideal of a Midcentury dive.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Her three-pointers float effortlessly; her jump shot is the move’s platonic ideal.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
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Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, a platonic friendship might turn romantic.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Beyond the red door lies the platonic ideal of a Midcentury dive.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Her three-pointers float effortlessly; her jump shot is the move’s platonic ideal.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
Adjective
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In a hypothetical invasion, the two countries could pincer the border and sever the only land route into the Baltic states from the rest of NATO.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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And according to Sengupta and his colleagues, missions like Solar Cruiser or Betts' hypothetical space-weather station are technologically feasible today.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Cherowbrier’s comparison between AI and the Internet regarding its impact on racing reflects how rapidly AI has moved from theoretical possibility to practical tool.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The risk is not theoretical The dangers of hot, humid weather are not new to professional soccer players and tournament organizers, though the risks are getting more pronounced as the planet warms.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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New studies are fueling optimism about the drugs’ potential role in prevention and treatment — especially in breast, colon and lung cancer.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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The firm still expects 11% potential gains over the next 12 months for the H-share-heavy MSCI China index, but lowered it to market-weight in a regional context.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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But in the months since, vessel traffic has been almost nonexistent — the bottleneck being the primary reason for the sharp rise in global energy prices.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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His commentary during challenges has gone from nonexistent to essential to overbearing.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The first two questions are too hypothetical and conjectural.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 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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Kayaking and sailing are ideal because of Penobscot Bay’s calm waters and small islands.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Now, starting at Monaco from the second row is not ideal, considering that this is generally a race won from pole.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is also investigating the alleged assault.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The alleged stabbing was due to a confrontation between the two teenagers, according to police.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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