subconscious

adjective

Definition of subconsciousnext
as in unconscious

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Recent Examples of subconscious The hotel may already be lodged somewhere in your subconscious thanks to its iconic yellow umbrellas and vaulted-ceiling indoor pool. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Any bias, subconscious or otherwise, is in the margins, and relates to decisions that could go either way. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026 All in all, a funny glimpse at the power of the mob to both protect and serve our collective subconscious. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026 Blending trenchant social commentary with genuine thrills, the film explores terror on both a surface and subconscious level as Chris tries to escape his dreadful fate — one that is arguably worse than death. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for subconscious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subconscious
  1. unconscious
  2. subliminal
  3. visceral
  4. reflex
  5. reactive
  6. conditioned
  7. instinctive
  8. Pavlovian
Adjective
  • Studies by psychologists like Ambady, Rosenthal, and Todorov show these snap judgments, often influenced by facial features or unconscious mimicry (the chameleon effect), significantly shape outcomes.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • McConnell was hospitalized the morning of June 14 after experiencing a fall that left him briefly unconscious, according to his office.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconscious
Adjective
  • Rather than questioning the practice of manifesting more broadly, though, Theiadora thinks the problem lies with a handful of rogue subliminal creators.
    — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026
  • Drop after drop after drop from the receivers and tight ends — all while Brandon Aiyuk continued to post subliminal messages on social media amid his feud with the 49ers.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of subliminal
Adjective
  • Fat distribution matters One plausible explanation for the higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in men and postmenopausal women undergoing bariatric surgery is increased visceral fat, says Serlie.
    — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But Yoon is careful, with his characteristically spare, visceral imagery, to establish Etna’s early happiness.
    — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of visceral
Adjective
  • One breath, just long enough to let the reflex pass and judgment catch up.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • One of the most notable advantages of reflex balls is their inherent unpredictability.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of reflex
Adjective
  • That could have made playing a highly reactive character like Carol therapeutic.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Without visibility into these interconnected changes, organizations are forced into reactive decision-making.
    — Josh Dunham, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reactive
Adjective
  • As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.
    — Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Definition of conditioned
Adjective
  • The instinctive Moon in your 1st House of Self squares chatty Mercury in your 4th House of Home, so feelings could rush ahead in family talks, texts, or morning logistics.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The instinctive response is often to absorb more work internally.
    — Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of instinctive
Adjective
  • Publications from the Times on down employ clickbait headlines that treat you like a starving rat in a Pavlovian experiment.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • O’Neill, who also has Pavlovian as a starter, named Cristian Torres to ride Robusta because Emisael Jaramillo had commitments at Santa Anita.
    — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Definition of Pavlovian

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