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July 24, 2026

notion

/ˈnəʊʃ(ə)n/noun

An idea or opinion about something, often one that is not fully formed.

Example sentence

  • She has some strange notions about what makes a healthy diet.

Slightly dismissive of the idea's seriousness. In American shops, 'notions' oddly also means small sewing supplies like buttons and thread.

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