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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 researchers called the strange effect subliminal learning.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Is this just a fun music video or subliminal mind prep for an upcoming era?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
And some viewers are sounding the alarm, claiming the ad has several problematic subliminal messages, including eugenics and a regressive sexualization of women.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
But the subliminal learning appears to work only between very similar models, typically those within the same family of AI systems.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 July 2025
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Is this just a fun music video or subliminal mind prep for an upcoming era?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
And some viewers are sounding the alarm, claiming the ad has several problematic subliminal messages, including eugenics and a regressive sexualization of women.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
But the subliminal learning appears to work only between very similar models, typically those within the same family of AI systems.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subliminal
Adjective
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Monochromatic Raven loves to stick to a simple, serene palette by combining a variety of white tulips with different bloom times.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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This Madewell version channels that effortless, neutral polish Kitts described—simple, structured, and endlessly versatile.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Unlike mechanical models, electronic door handles rely on sensors and electricity and may fail during a fire or power outage.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company has announced plans to expand its lineup, aiming to introduce several additional robotic platforms by the end of the year.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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For now, there’s broad agreement that AI is nowhere near taking away the jobs of technicians, at least not until robotic technology significantly advances.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With Venus and Pluto forming a trine, your intimacy sector links with your subconscious.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
12 Oct. 2025
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Intuition is based on the subconscious recognition of patterns from information also gathered subconsciously.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Crowson said the suspect then drove to an area about two and a half miles north of the mechanic shop, where police received a report of another shooting.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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An hour later, a mechanic shop in Houston called 911 to report that a man had shot and killed a male employee.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That was when the seizure occurred, making her fall unconscious.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Upon arriving at her unit, officers found her unconscious and unresponsive; EMS officials responded to the scene and found the actress dead.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In each case, there's a recognition that some players might want to explore a game's world—to experience the characters, art, and dialogue that the developers worked so hard to craft—without struggling through mechanical reflex tests or grindy, repetitive challenges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
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This realistic doctor’s coat has everything your aspiring doctor needs to give their patients a check-up, including a face mask, a stethoscope with sound effects (AAA batteries not included), thermometer, syringe, reflex hammer, and reusable name tag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over three hours, small groups navigate a challenging underground world, scrambling over boulders, belly-crawling through narrow passages, and squeezing through tight spaces to discover hidden marble wonders.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the hidden asset is knowledge itself—the connective tissue linking people, data and decisions.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Subliminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subliminal. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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