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subliminal

[suhb-lim-uh-nl] / sʌbˈlɪm ə nl /






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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

It’s presented as a documentary, and the images of the Obamas have been weirdly inserted as almost a subliminal flash near the end.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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

This adds another subliminal layer to Coogler and his musical collaborator Ludwig Göransson’s choice to have Remmick cover “Pick Poor Robin Clean.”

From Salon • May 2, 2025

I mean, she thinks she can get away with her subliminal twists by calling them omens, but she doesn’t fool me.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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