notion
Nouns
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(n) a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
- (n) a general inclusive concept
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(n) an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
- the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories
- he had a whimsy about flying to the moon
- whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it
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(n) (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
- buttons and needles are notions