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as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
she has a notional understanding of romantic love but no actual experience of being in love
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as in imaginary
not real and existing only in the imagination
your computer's "visits" to various parts of cyberspace are entirely notional—you stay put and the Web pages come to you
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Recent Examples of notional
As options trading expands, the notional value tied to bitcoin could increase substantially, without requiring physical bitcoin to be bought or sold.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But the height was already enough to eliminate Chris Nilsen, a U.S. pole vaulter and the silver medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, who was a notional rival.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
For weeks, some have been drawing up and circulating notional plans for a truncated nominating contest that would culminate at the party’s convention in Chicago in August.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 21 July 2024
His National Security Commission is strategic and focused on achieving broad CCP goals, not on crisis management and preventing interagency friction, like its notional American analog.
—Christopher Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2023
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But the height was already enough to eliminate Chris Nilsen, a U.S. pole vaulter and the silver medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, who was a notional rival.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
For weeks, some have been drawing up and circulating notional plans for a truncated nominating contest that would culminate at the party’s convention in Chicago in August.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 21 July 2024
His National Security Commission is strategic and focused on achieving broad CCP goals, not on crisis management and preventing interagency friction, like its notional American analog.
—Christopher Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notional
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But unlike the 2023 interview, the topics Welker brought up and Trump's response to them are no longer theoretical campaign promises.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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At its peak, around 3:00 am PT the following morning, the coin had a theoretical total value of $72 million; the tokens the teenager had initially held were worth more than $3 million.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Then, as the game clock ticked closer to zero, Young dribbled the clock out, blew in his hand and rolled imaginary die on the massive Knicks’ midcourse logo.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The outdoor areas –in addition to providing the energetic kids room to run, play and even pedal tricycles around imaginary tracks — are essential parts of the learning experience and development of motor skills.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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With age, Sean has begun to warm to his mother’s metaphysical approach to life — and beyond.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Now, roughly six months later, prosecutors in Ventura County are alleging Boyer attempted to register various fictitious felines to vote in the months preceding the November election.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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In fact, others say Hollywood has become inhospitable to Israelis, even fictitious ones.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the primary bedroom, a painting by the abstract artist Guy Hindley hangs above a custom bed upholstered in fabric from Toyine Sellers.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Aura nails have been slowly replacing the loud abstract nail designs previously made popular in the past few years.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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When to book Kayak confirms what USA TODAY has mentioned before: there's no mythical best time to book anymore.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s its mythical leader as represented in creepy murals; the Egan family, whose members speak with religious fervor about capitalist enterprise; and Mark’s boss Mr. Milchick, played by series breakout Tramell Tillman, whose dance moves from a sinisterly awkward office party went viral.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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By synthesizing knowledge through a concept map, students can better structure information, interpret the relationships between ideas, and deepen their overall conceptual understanding.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a standard-issue statue, the conceptual piece shows their interlocking arms, which from one angle form the shape of a heart.Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
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Estranged from his family and battling health issues, Husk, a fictional character, becomes consumed with stopping Matthews and his destructive grand plan.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Although set in fictional circumstances, it is based on a real 19th-century tragedy that led to an important legal case in Britain.Michael Paulson, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Notional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notional. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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