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Recent Examples of platonic
But the split does cause friction and a platonic break-up between Deb and her friend, which is kind of a bummer.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025
On top of that, Cousins long had been considered the platonic ideal of plug-and-play quarterback for the Kyle Shanahan passing game, and the Falcons had just hired an offensive coordinator (Zac Robinson) who was a branch off of that larger tree.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Bumble established a Bumble BFF category many years ago, but just last year launched Bumble for Friends, a standalone app dedicated to helping people find platonic companionship.
—Erin Lowry, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
This particular set of islanders seemed immune from the usual unscripted television fraudulence; their sincere reactions to romantic heartbreak and platonic betrayal accurately reflected the emotional rollercoaster of modern dating.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025
On top of that, Cousins long had been considered the platonic ideal of plug-and-play quarterback for the Kyle Shanahan passing game, and the Falcons had just hired an offensive coordinator (Zac Robinson) who was a branch off of that larger tree.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Bumble established a Bumble BFF category many years ago, but just last year launched Bumble for Friends, a standalone app dedicated to helping people find platonic companionship.
—Erin Lowry, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
This particular set of islanders seemed immune from the usual unscripted television fraudulence; their sincere reactions to romantic heartbreak and platonic betrayal accurately reflected the emotional rollercoaster of modern dating.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
Adjective
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The study found that a hypothetical investor with even the worst market timing crushed the returns of one who stayed in cash between 2003 and 2022.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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No more debating whether a spot should go to the most deserving team or the team that would be favored in a hypothetical matchup.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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This transition from theoretical to practical confrontation is all but debilitating, as the grieving father reaches the limits of his empathy.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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These regulations and safety measures are not just theoretical.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That charge exposed Friedmann to a potential 25 to 40 years in prison.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the language of the materials - and of the resources - at and around the trial site should represent potential participants’ native tongue.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned above, Iowa’s first-half efficiency from 3-point range was nonexistent in the second half, and Maryland appeared more active staying on its assignments and using its hands to make four steals.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dialogue is nearly nonexistent, but the film thrums with a kinetic musical rhythm.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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In some cases, patients benefit from receiving thrombolytic (clot-dissolving) medication, but that decision depends a careful assessment of several clinical factors and a discussion between the physician and patient regarding possible benefits and risks.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Lift one leg to the side, trying to keep your body as still as possible.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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But the possible consequences of an Iranian nuclear capability are largely conjectural (save for one: nobody would think of invading Iran anymore).—
Barry R. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Sep. 2010
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That statistic is somewhat conjectural, since the vast majority of rapes in India are apparently not reported.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
7 Nov. 2023
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The Jets’ Morgan Moses or Arizona’s Kelvin Beachum would be ideal swing tackle targets.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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With its high footfall of 111 million annual visitors, The Dubai Mall presented an ideal canvas to bring the House of Hype to life.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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