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platonic

[pluh-ton-ik, pley-] / pləˈtɒn ɪk, pleɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
expressing nonphysical love
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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

This divide is affecting platonic friendships and romantic relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

In those days it was chivalrous, adult long, religious, almost platonic.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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