Synonyms for Notion

Definition of notion

noun
  1. 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"
  2. a general inclusive concept
  3. 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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Writing tips for "notion"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like belief, feeling, impression can replace "notion" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

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"Notion" in song lyrics

See how notion is used in real songs:

  • "Revolution Soul Supreme are both a second to notion"
    Baby Blak — Firewater
  • "The timing, the setting, the action of a notion"
    Bolo Gah f/ Dragonfly, Long Axe — 18 to Party
  • "Watch me walk around the planet with the same notion"
    Brother Ali — Victory! (Come Forward)

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