subliminal
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First and foremost, Savannah Guthrie is famous in this subliminal, monocultural way that is unique to celebrities who host network morning shows.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
"I wanted to give a little subliminal hint that I may be ending the Eras Tour era, but I may be entering a new era," she said.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025
Research into the psychology of food waste tends to focus on nudges, which are subliminal actions to change behavior, such as menus designed to highlight plant-based options.
From Salon • May 6, 2024
Melton’s casting offers its own subliminal commentary on the power dynamics at play: Best known for “Riverdale,” he’s the youngest and least established of the three principal actors, and might initially seem the most overmatched.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023
Man’s subliminal urge to destroy what he could neither subdue nor deify.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
Vocabulary lists containing subliminal
Latin Root "sub" Words
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Power Prefix: sub-
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"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
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