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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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
Van Der Velden attempted to quash the notion that the introduction of artificial intelligence should come at the expense of human input.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has shattered that notion.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Some of this money has come from agencies the president asked Musk to review, but Musk dismissed the notion that there could be conflicts of interest.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
But Japanese culture counteracts this notion of imminent decay with hanami, a long-standing tradition of gathering beneath the blossoms with food, music, and friends to celebrate rather than mourn the blooms’ beauty.
—Alina Polishuk, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has shattered that notion.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Some of this money has come from agencies the president asked Musk to review, but Musk dismissed the notion that there could be conflicts of interest.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
But Japanese culture counteracts this notion of imminent decay with hanami, a long-standing tradition of gathering beneath the blossoms with food, music, and friends to celebrate rather than mourn the blooms’ beauty.
—Alina Polishuk, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notion
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The iPhone had turned my mind into a version of a notification screen, and this tumult swept me up, subordinating my moods and mind to its whims.—
Charley Locke,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Unlike the never-ending work of looking out and reacting – to misconceptions, questions, injustices – the flickering whim comes from within me.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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The most common mistake is hiring a sales lead as a first local hire, an approach predicated on the belief that early revenue signals traction.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The motion is not based on a belief of whether Adams is innocent or guilty.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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This innovative idea allows companies to analyze and optimize their processes with real-time results rather than relying on subjective interviews.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many of the world’s most successful businesses began with an idea, not an overflowing bank account.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Xiaomi’s Camera Mod Could Upgrade Phone Photography Photograph: Simon Hill Aside from its main announcements, Xiaomi granted us a sneak peek at a new modular concept camera phone.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
5 Mar. 2025
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In 1920, the initial concept transformed into the modern-day, red Michelin Guide, and stars for fine dining began in 1926.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bezos said that editorial page editor David Shipley, who had held the job for over two years, decided to resign rather than lead the opinion section under the new policy.—
Kevin Breuninger,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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The very nature of social media drives polarizing opinions, but for properties that spread to sections of society that aren’t entirely online, much of this discussion and controversy can be easily ignored.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Much has been made of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud of 2024, and Xzibit has chimed in with some thoughts on the historic battle, as well as what’s fair when embroiled in a rap beef.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Propper Daley’s invite-only A Day of Unreasonable Conversation will stay on the schedule as an annual gathering of thought leaders and entertainment industry insiders.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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For generations, mainstream narratives have failed to recognize the contributions of Native entrepreneurs, often reducing Native communities to outdated stereotypes.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Last May, a judge found a San Jose police officer’s use of a slur and a reference to ethnic stereotypes, during the arrest of a Romani man charged with kidnapping and domestic violence, constituted an RJA violation.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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When people think of Tiger Woods progeny on the golf course, everyone's minds immediately go to his son, Charlie.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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As Bill attempted to recenter the pedophile claims as the focal point of the conversation, the Man vs. Machine artist pushed back, reiterating that there are no rules in a rap battle—something that Maher couldn’t wrap his mind around.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Notion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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