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platonic

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

“Maybe I was hyper-emotional from everything that had happened, but I remember being so struck,” that the special celebrated platonic love over romantic love, Jeong said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Ms. Vaill nevertheless leans into it harder than previous biographers, who have characterized their mutual affection as platonic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

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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