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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4
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
Last May, in the wake of the Heat being bounced out of the first round of the playoffs, Riley shot down the notion of an immediate extension for Jimmy Butler, in light of the time the former All-Star forward routinely had missed.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Marvel has taken its time bringing the X-Men into the MCU and has slowly been introducing the very notion of mutants into the narrative while at the same time teasing fans with clever cameos.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
But many industry unions, weary of telling their members bad news for years about the state of the business, signaled receptivity to the notion after Trump fired off his tariff tweet on Sunday.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Where self-service happens effectively, software engineers are able to move towards the notion of establishing an internal developer portal.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Marvel has taken its time bringing the X-Men into the MCU and has slowly been introducing the very notion of mutants into the narrative while at the same time teasing fans with clever cameos.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
But many industry unions, weary of telling their members bad news for years about the state of the business, signaled receptivity to the notion after Trump fired off his tariff tweet on Sunday.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Where self-service happens effectively, software engineers are able to move towards the notion of establishing an internal developer portal.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notion
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Individuals are stripped of their dignity and sorted according to the whims of the social justice plan.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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Nations with central banks that move interest rates at the whim of politicians tend to have inflation spikes and other economic troubles, experts have noted.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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More than 200 people have died in Lake Lanier since 1994, fueling long-standing local beliefs that the reservoir may be haunted.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Down a long hall is the Youth Leadership Council, a plenary of teens who brainstorm ideas for these Wednesday gatherings.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter from April 27, had his own idea, and commented on the naming change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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This is a deeply emotional film in high concept clothing, coded to resonate with those of us well-versed in the instinct to betray ourselves in order to be accepted.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Next door is O'Brien's sister concept, Big Sofie, which swirls soft serve in both classic and off-beat flavors, including dairy-free options.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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In my opinion, these are frivolous objections but all would have been made.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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However, the 2025 study found that people with higher emotional intelligence struggled significantly less with these thoughts than others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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However, as cannabis becomes more widely accepted, Asian entrepreneurs are challenging stereotypes and changing the narrative surrounding the industry.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Arguing that its mishmash of American Italian is perpetuating national stereotypes, certain members of the Italian government have requested a disqualification.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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What's on Kourtney Kardashian Barker's mind right now?—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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To my mind, the Caesars Palace Times Square proposal is the best option to ensure that sense of security and help the Crossroads of the World thrive.—
Duane Jackson,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Notion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notion. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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