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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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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
The truth is that our culture is often still more comfortable with the notion of a couple that consists of a powerful and successful man and a woman who largely plays the role of silent cheerleader on his arm.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 May 2025
Blaney agreed with that notion, mentioning how taxing the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway is each season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
That notion influenced the revamp of the French brand’s flagship in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, unveiled Tuesday.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
The notion that O’Ward is not well-known enough, though, doesn’t ring true within the IndyCar world.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 May 2025
Blaney agreed with that notion, mentioning how taxing the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway is each season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
That notion influenced the revamp of the French brand’s flagship in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, unveiled Tuesday.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
The notion that O’Ward is not well-known enough, though, doesn’t ring true within the IndyCar world.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notion
Noun
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Automatic bids would provide a layer of protection for the blue bloods from the whims of a committee that uses an inscrutable process.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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The scope of these enormous solar storms is important to understand for technology experts in the 21st century, which is much more vulnerable to the whims of the sun due to society's dependence on electronic systems and space technologies.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This can be addressed through continuous communication with others, supporting the generation of ideas that are both feasible and unique.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Recently, a special idea came to the family — one that felt like a meaningful way to keep Andreini close.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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For instance, many of my coachees/leaders who have grown vertically on their own weren’t familiar with this concept until they were introduced to it in their organization’s professional development program.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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During this period, pride was often found capitalized and linked to the Christian concept of the seven deadly sins.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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In my opinion, using AI agents to rethink the creation, delivery and scaling of value is more effective than simply viewing them as efficiency tools.—
Umair Javed,
Forbes.com,
21 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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Pope Leo's Style of American Leadership Is a Hopeful Opportunity This body of thought, which had its most notable appearance in his 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, introduced the world to a new approach to the social, economic, and political challenges of the day.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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And, of course, doing all these things in the presence of clients just shows a complete lack of rational thought.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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Marianna Zhang was studying how children develop race and gender stereotypes as a postdoctoral fellow at New York University when her National Science Foundation grant was canceled.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The law also protects transgender students and students who don’t conform to gender stereotypes.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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The thought of sitting out spring practices never crossed star running back Kyren Williams’ mind, despite an ongoing contract negotiation between his representatives and the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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With January’s trauma still fresh in the minds of many, Verdery said the group is focused on rebuilding with an eye toward safety and resilience.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
29 May 2025
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“Notion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notion. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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