subliminally
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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His own company is now working on a short sitcom and a series of sketches that subliminally serve as an endorsement for a new drink.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
They let the listener fill in the blanks, and the broader meaning tends to sink in subliminally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
I wonder how many of us are subliminally expecting that a social media site can do that, if for no other reason than social media is where people spend time and consume news.
From Slate • Jun. 12, 2025
But even parodies and nondeceptive deepfakes can subliminally affect viewers by confirming their biases or reducing their trust in media, said Ryan Culkin, chief counseling officer at Thriveworks, a national provider of mental health services.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024
Something to help subliminally convince her that the bridges here are fewer but cooler than back home.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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