platonic
Example Sentences
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For a thrilling moment, the movie is a platonic rom-com about two dissatisfied artists coming together from opposite directions: Danny crumpling under mass scrutiny, Rick weary of obscurity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
Soon after, Docter canceled the project, which was based on its director’s adolescent experience with a platonic breakup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
In those days it was chivalrous, adult long, religious, almost platonic.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing platonic
The Sun Also Rises
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Little Fires Everywhere
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