1
as in novelties
notions plural
small useful items
the fabric store had a wide variety of thread, pins, buttons, and other notions
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2
as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
I have a notion to go in-line skating this afternoon
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3
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
has this naive notion that most people are basically honest
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
that modernistic building does not match my notion of what a country cottage should look like
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as in concept
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the popular notion that college athletes are airheads
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Recent Examples of notion
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wouldn’t entertain the notion the tariffs might backfire.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The White House team involved in the talks had already ruled out the notion of agreeing to a complete sell-off of the app from Byte Dance, the people said.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
And don’t let the notion of buffalo meat turn you off.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
The same uncertainty has been true for Venus, until recently; while scientists previously believed that Venus’ volcanoes were inactive, new evidence is starting to push back against this notion.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The White House team involved in the talks had already ruled out the notion of agreeing to a complete sell-off of the app from Byte Dance, the people said.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
And don’t let the notion of buffalo meat turn you off.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
The same uncertainty has been true for Venus, until recently; while scientists previously believed that Venus’ volcanoes were inactive, new evidence is starting to push back against this notion.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notion
Noun
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But Greer is attempting to systematize a policy environment that is being by driven by fiat and decree, the whims of the man at the top.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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The very structure and pacing of the film reflects the rhythm of a real game—tense, strategic and methodical, but always at the whim of whatever fate has in store.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The belief in twin flames has been around for centuries, since ancient Greece at least.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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The secular mindset that emerged from the Enlightenment — the belief that religion would fade while science delivered heaven on earth — has failed.—
Mike Woodruff,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently pitched a blockbuster trade idea that would send Walker to the New York Mets this season.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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And now, the time was ripe to take its concept on the road.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But is this really a new concept, or just a rebranding?—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Danny is preparing her staff for an imminent natural disaster in this scene, so the tone’s quite serious already, and her opinion of Grey’s seems uncharitable at best.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The most widely used are: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of talk therapy involves identifying the thought processes that trigger your anger and then implementing methods to notice those thoughts and manage your anger.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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This method eliminates reactive emotions, allows for clearer self-expression and encourages both partners to process their thoughts and feelings before responding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some of the members were introduced with nicknames, including Belle (who wore makeup associated with Latina stereotypes) as Lil Taco Belle, Natty as NT and Haneul as Bob Sky.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result of their high cash flow generation and low growth prospects, utilities have also correctly fallen into the high dividend payer stereotype.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the issue isn’t fully resolved, take a break and return to it later with a clearer mind.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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That’s one thing that comes to mind, the folks whose daily lives are being impacted by transportation.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Notion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notion. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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