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
This notion is supported by other recent documentation of fish occasionally migrating over long distances and mixing with new groups.
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Logan Kistler, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
The general notion that the core of our galaxy, called the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) is an active place is not a new one.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Like Blockbuster before it, HBO publicly scoffed at any notion that Netflix was on its level.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
But as the internal bickering drags on, all weary voters are seeing is a party with no shortage of talk about fighting Trump, but without a steady notion of how to actually do it.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
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Logan Kistler, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
The general notion that the core of our galaxy, called the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) is an active place is not a new one.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Like Blockbuster before it, HBO publicly scoffed at any notion that Netflix was on its level.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
But as the internal bickering drags on, all weary voters are seeing is a party with no shortage of talk about fighting Trump, but without a steady notion of how to actually do it.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notion
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The book is filled with similar anecdotes that capture the peculiar indignities of those catering to the whims of the most powerful people in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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There are times when composing a prompt by whim is perfectly fine.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The actor recently appeared on The Pivot podcast and elaborated on his belief that male leaders are not only losing their authority but that young men will increasingly fail to learn from their example and exacerbate the problem exponentially.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the twins’ family remains steadfast in their belief that something else happened on that mountain.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The first myth is that innovation hinges on a single monumental idea.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Paired with long white gloves and a ruby and diamond necklace, Marshall had a different idea for the gown's color than the version that made it into the film.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by artificial general intelligence (AGI) concepts, these systems will predict failures, reconfigure workflows and autonomously balance efficiency with sustainability, unlocking new levels of resilience in asset-intensive industries.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Wong drew inspiration from the philatelic concept of tête-bêche — two identical stamps linked together, with one flipped upside down — for the restaurant logo, while his cinematic style influenced its interior decor.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The movie's coming out, and everybody's free to make their own decisions on their opinion of me and the movie.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thomas’ favorite parts about leading tours are meeting different kinds of people and watching anyone with a negative or preconceived notion about certain parts of Chicago change their opinion over the course of a tour.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Scroll down for more Season 2 photos, then hit the comments with your thoughts!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
18 Mar. 2025
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Brad Biggs’ thoughts on Joe Thuney and Bears’ O-line overhaul.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beyond logistical hurdles, Bramlett had to also overcome stereotypes about her age, particularly within the courtroom or during school meetings.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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This can perpetuate outdated stereotypes and prejudices, further entrenching them in our AI systems.—
Mani Padisetti,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But with the criticism that canceling long-running shows attracts front and center of its mind, the corporation has already said that its investment in Scottish drama will rise to more than £95M cumulatively between 2026 and 2028, an average of at least £30M per year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Notion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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