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functioning outside the area of conscious awareness but acting to influence one's thoughts or feelings
A subliminal image was embedded in the advertisement. The subliminal sounds supposedly aid in getting to sleep, but I am skeptical.
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Recent Examples of subliminal
The song followed years of subliminal shots between Drake and Lamar, leading the West Coast rapper to reignite the long-brewing rivalry.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
And there’s so much subliminal messaging even within the choreography.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
There’s an almost subliminal call to action among the layers of subtext in SLY LIVES!
—Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
But in the bigger picture, this is about the glaring void on the roster and some subliminal nudging from Kerr and Curry in the lead-up to the Feb. 6 deadline.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
And there’s so much subliminal messaging even within the choreography.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
There’s an almost subliminal call to action among the layers of subtext in SLY LIVES!
—Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
But in the bigger picture, this is about the glaring void on the roster and some subliminal nudging from Kerr and Curry in the lead-up to the Feb. 6 deadline.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subliminal
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the last two decades, five helicopters on commercial sightseeing flights have crashed into the Hudson and East rivers due to mechanical failures, pilot errors, or collisions, resulting in 20 fatalities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Or mostly robotic, at least—the fruit flies the researchers used would occasionally go their own way, despite strong inducements to stay with the program.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The lander's robotic drill and scoop collected 4.27 lbs (1.935 kilograms) of basaltic regolith from the SPA basin before returning it to Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These elements shape subconscious impressions that influence trust, comfort and engagement.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the real world, cognitive therapist John Rayburn, who is a mysterious school counselor in Jenna’s subconscious world, works to tap into her unconscious mind to bring her back to the living world.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the footage, a large coastal carpet python rests on a mechanic shop's floor.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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His current mechanic shop is basically a retirement hobby, something to pass the time.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The vagus nerve—the part of your nervous system that’s responsible for regulating various unconscious bodily functions like your heart rate, immune response, and digestion—plays a major role in these symptoms.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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By the time the wagon arrived at the Western District station, its sixth stop, Gray was unconscious.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But ultimately, the week ended with a pretty good array of extremes in selling pressure and hedging demand of the sort that should turn the risk-reward more favorable for a reflex bounce before too long.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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The reflex reaction would be to suggest that without Stiller and Goretzka, Germany lost control in midfield.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Taissa's growing desperation reveals hidden aspects of herself.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Subliminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subliminal. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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