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Recent Examples of platonic
Somehow, despite laying considerable groundwork for the rekindled romance between Wahlberg and Berry’s characters, the script either forgets or willfully neglects anything resembling chemistry, platonic or otherwise.
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Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
As absurd as its soapy machinations could become, Dead to Me turned out to be a genuinely moving tale of two platonic soulmates’ unconditional love for one another.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
The relationship between them remains strictly platonic, which was one of the first film’s strengths.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
The opponents ultimately decide to keep it platonic, but meanwhile, his ex-wife Maggie (Neve Campbell), now working in San Diego’s DA office, still lingers in his thoughts and complicates his love life.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
As absurd as its soapy machinations could become, Dead to Me turned out to be a genuinely moving tale of two platonic soulmates’ unconditional love for one another.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
The relationship between them remains strictly platonic, which was one of the first film’s strengths.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
The opponents ultimately decide to keep it platonic, but meanwhile, his ex-wife Maggie (Neve Campbell), now working in San Diego’s DA office, still lingers in his thoughts and complicates his love life.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platonic
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Not in some hypothetical future—but right now, in workflows that have long resisted automation.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here's the full hypothetical trade: Yankees receive: RHP Bobby Miller Dodgers receive: OF Everson Pereira, LHP Brock Selvidge The Dodgers are seemingly ready to move on from former top prospect Bobby Miller.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Legacy power grids, water systems and emergency response networks are no longer theoretical.—
Marty Sprinzen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Dutch theoretical physicist, now a professor emeritus at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, has spent much of the past half-century reshaping our understanding of the fundamental forces that knit together reality.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2025
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During part two of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion special, the reality star, 56, defended her decision to keep quiet about her relationship with Morgan Wade, after their friendship fueled rumors of a potential romance.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Legendary Entertainment, the film's production company, declined to comment on Pattinson's potential casting, and representatives for the actor didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Freedoms of speech, assembly and association are nearly nonexistent.—
Lynn Northcutt Vega,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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So, these black holes would produce powerful jets both early and later in their lifetimes, with an interlude in the middle where the jets are either weak or nonexistent.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 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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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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While this piece is ideal for a smaller bathroom, hallway, or kitchen, Wayfair has more storage cabinets that are sure to fit any space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Platonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platonic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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