platonic
Example Sentences
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"His captivated, always improvised narration made that show the platonic ideal of natural history for me, and introduced a whole generation to the fascination of birds."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Because of this, platonic marriages can often end amicably. The couple may be able to communicate effectively about the intricacies of their case without the emotional pain that often comes with divorce.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Users go to AI bots for everything from recipes to life and relationship advice, even forming one-sided platonic or romantic relationships with the ones and zeroes that make up this digital ether behind a screen.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
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
I’ll just be here thinking all the platonic Ben thoughts.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Vocabulary lists containing platonic
The Sun Also Rises
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"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 18
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Little Fires Everywhere
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