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as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
she has a notional understanding of romantic love but no actual experience of being in love
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as in imaginary
not real and existing only in the imagination
your computer's "visits" to various parts of cyberspace are entirely notional—you stay put and the Web pages come to you
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Recent Examples of notional
This is what Thadeus loves: a test of his store of poetic similes, even if, these days, his poetry-writing is notional.
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Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
The token has been highly volatile but appears to be worth billions of dollars of notional value to the Trump family.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
His tax reform of 1978, a major priority, was dead on arrival even among notional allies.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
This could push China first over the finish line in a notional race to return Martian materials to Earth—but at considerable scientific cost.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
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Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
The token has been highly volatile but appears to be worth billions of dollars of notional value to the Trump family.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
His tax reform of 1978, a major priority, was dead on arrival even among notional allies.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
This could push China first over the finish line in a notional race to return Martian materials to Earth—but at considerable scientific cost.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notional
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Over the ensuing fifteen years, publications about the theoretical or methodological implications of computer vision for the study of art have proliferated, generating an extensive discourse about its potentials.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Google leverages the theoretical power of generative AI to give Gemini access to data across multiple apps.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Don’t wait for an official decision – get your imaginary head space cast list started.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Barrymore then launched up from her seat to showcase how Mr. Clean shows off his sensual side, shaking her hips and waving an imaginary mop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To the north is Vulcan’s Forge, Russell’s custom jewelry operation; to the south is Aquarius, a new-age metaphysical store owned by Barbara.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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Magic Market Step into a world of magic and wonder at the Magic Market, where 75 vendors await with everything from mystical, metaphysical products and tarot readings to vintage treasures, witchy supplies, and plants.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2025
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In addition to retiring the mortgage early, the move would save our fictitious borrower $46,920.89 in interest.—
Gary Sandler,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Between February and August 2022, prosecutors say Santos used her credit card repeatedly, attributing donations to her, her daughter, or fictitious names.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The stain-resistant rug features abstract, geometric patterns and varying shades of beige for a neutral, polished look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Effective behavior change campaigns use storytelling to make abstract concepts relatable, turning passive awareness into active participation.—
Jacquelyn LaMar Berney,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This sends him on a high-stakes journey to find the mythical Last Wish, a fabled star that can restore his lost lives.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Begins at noon April 13, Steinmetz Hall, free ‘The Last Firefly’: Naomi Iizuka’s play for young audiences combines Japanese fairy tales and folklore to tell the mythical tale of Boom, the son of Thunder, who must confront the forces of nature in a blend of magic, courage and wonder.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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That track does not appear on the album, which draws conceptual inspiration from poems contributed by the artist Nadia Marcus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 Mar. 2025
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Neon lives on here with Bahamian conceptual artist Tavares Strachan’s huge red Youbelonghere sculptural signage draped across the Momentary exterior.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a thriller-comedy-drama set in a luxurious (fictional) hotel chain with some of the world’s most beautiful locations as the backdrop, fans are desperate to know where The White Lotus season three will be set.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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Combs was in good company among the parents of Rosewood, Pa., the fictional setting for Pretty Little Liars' seven seasons of backstabbings and betrayals.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Notional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notional. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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