subconscious

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Recent Examples of subconscious By the Aquarius new moon on January 29, your subconscious sector is buzzing with inspiration. Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Psychologists use the same technique to tap into our subconscious. Larae Quy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 All her works begin with drawings, evidence of her belief in the Surrealist tradition of doodling and automatic writing as ways to tap into the subconscious. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024 His early subconscious was shaped by his father’s tastes, hearing 2Pac, T.I., and Lil Wayne riding in the back of the car. Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subconscious 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subconscious
Adjective
  • This was one of those overdoses that had the absolute reverberation of a slow-motion, unconscious descent into self-destruction.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
  • This intentional choice suggests that his usual aggressive handshake is a conscious tactic rather than an unconscious habit.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s an almost subliminal call to action among the layers of subtext in SLY LIVES!
    Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
  • But in the bigger picture, this is about the glaring void on the roster and some subliminal nudging from Kerr and Curry in the lead-up to the Feb. 6 deadline.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • While the wintry storm has had a visceral impact on the Gulf region, below-freezing temperatures are also affecting much of the US.
    Robert Shackelford, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
  • In the 2024 race, Mr. Trump repeatedly used visuals to reframe political vulnerabilities — indictments, a trial, a conviction — as visceral symbols of strength and resilience.
    Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • When the reflex actions are prevented, those muscle movements that ultimately cause the quick spoilage don’t occur.
    Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Basal tears keep the eye moist, while reflex tears are meant to protect the eye from irritants like dust.
    Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Solutions To Overcome Cloud Data Security Challenges To tackle the challenges in cloud data security, organizations need to shift from reactive to proactive strategies.
    Anshu Bansal, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • This multitasking formula effectively targets skin concerns while remaining gentle enough for those with reactive or delicate skin.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.
    Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
    Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Adjective
  • Its low latency allows for instinctive operation whether controlled by a single operator or remotely.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Every look is incredible — spontaneous, instinctive, and full of a desire to dream and fall in love with fashion all over again.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Those who follow the teachings of Warren Buffett know only to invest via index funds in a Pavlovian fashion.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Every other outcome only reinforces his Pavlovian impulse to belittle, attack and dominate.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024

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“Subconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subconscious. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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