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platonic

[pluh-ton-ik, pley-] / pləˈtɒn ɪk, pleɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
expressing nonphysical love
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Beyond the red door lies the platonic ideal of a Midcentury dive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In “Our Perfect Storm,” childhood best friends Frankie and George go on a platonic honeymoon after Frankie’s fiancé dumps her at the start of their wedding weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Brockman said when he spoke with Zilis after learning Musk had fathered her twins, "she said that it was via IVF and that it was entirely platonic with Elon."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Hardee and Hatley’s relationship seems to have been platonic, although Hardee admitted that he had romantic feelings for his friend.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But his interest in Bebe had been purely platonic.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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