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Recent Examples of Pavlovian
Those who follow the teachings of Warren Buffett know only to invest via index funds in a Pavlovian fashion.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Every other outcome only reinforces his Pavlovian impulse to belittle, attack and dominate.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024
Hopefully, though, no one will subsequently suffer from a Pavlovian pee.
—Sarah Nechamkin, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
Just as red-leather booths and dark oak paneling trigger the Pavlovian expectation of a frigid martini and a glistening rib-eye, intimate counters from Omaha to Austin to Chicago to Denver promise a multicourse procession of jewel-like fish flown overnight from Japan.
—Brett Anderson, New York Times, 21 May 2024
The regularity of her calls transformed me into a Pavlovian dog.
—Cheryl Maguire, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Byredo Tree House Candle The smell of this candle has a Pavlovian effect on me.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2024
And there’s no small irony, of course, that this is Slack doing this survey—the same workplace messaging app that lets coworkers contact you at all hours (even if there are good tools to silence that Pavlovian ding).
—Jena McGregor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Some can be used for shock training, while others simply vibrate, create a tapping sensation, or use auditory stimulation, such as beeping or Pavlovian tones.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 17 July 2023
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Every other outcome only reinforces his Pavlovian impulse to belittle, attack and dominate.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024
Hopefully, though, no one will subsequently suffer from a Pavlovian pee.
—Sarah Nechamkin, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
Just as red-leather booths and dark oak paneling trigger the Pavlovian expectation of a frigid martini and a glistening rib-eye, intimate counters from Omaha to Austin to Chicago to Denver promise a multicourse procession of jewel-like fish flown overnight from Japan.
—Brett Anderson, New York Times, 21 May 2024
The regularity of her calls transformed me into a Pavlovian dog.
—Cheryl Maguire, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
Byredo Tree House Candle The smell of this candle has a Pavlovian effect on me.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2024
And there’s no small irony, of course, that this is Slack doing this survey—the same workplace messaging app that lets coworkers contact you at all hours (even if there are good tools to silence that Pavlovian ding).
—Jena McGregor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Some can be used for shock training, while others simply vibrate, create a tapping sensation, or use auditory stimulation, such as beeping or Pavlovian tones.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 17 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pavlovian
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For one thing, markets had not significantly anticipated a Trump win in 2016, and indeed there was a reflex selloff on election night, which quickly reversed.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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Based on the title character from the Netflix show Vida the Vet, this kit contains five sensory toys for treating patients, including a stethoscope with sound effects and reflex hammer.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Your ‘Type’ Reflects Your Past, Not Your Potential Your type often acts like a subconscious roadmap, guiding you toward people who feel familiar.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Influenced by Freud, the Surrealists dove into the subconscious mind, especially dreams and nightmares.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s most effectively rendered in the second act’s rumble — a stark, visceral, and surprising set piece that uses rain and strobe lighting and leaves both cast and audience breathless.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shots that killed Thompson are resonating across a national landscape where visceral tensions are running high.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
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Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
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Maybe that was a subliminal one that seeped into my consciousness.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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The surprising impact of subliminal messages on rational, intentional, conscious behavior lends subliminal protocols to practical applications, of which advertising is just one example.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Despite initial concerns about Maggie’s reactive nature, the two dogs quickly formed a tight bond.Ashley Vega, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Light: What are the three main types of asset allocation strategies, and how does the glide path fit into this framework? Sadler: At the most general level, the three categories of asset allocation strategies in personal finance are: static allocation, dynamic allocation and reactive allocation.Larry Light, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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To take it a step further, Mars will station retrograde in Leo on Dec. 6 — shaking up your 12th house of closure, healing and unconscious patterns — which is also an invitation to reconsider how your residual energies in your subconscious influence your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Her steering wheel, bent and broken, could indicate that Silkwood braced her arms as the impact occurred -- inconsistent with someone being unconscious at the time.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Submitting an application that doesn’t follow their specific requirements can result in automatic rejection.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, instead of adding this plan to its retirement savings lineup, the tech giant used it to replace its 5% 401(k) match and 1% automatic contribution.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pavlovian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pavlovian. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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