
Subliminal
Indirect Influence
The word 'subliminal' suggests an effect on thought or behavior without being noticed.

The music had a subliminal effect on the shoppers' mood.
Not Immediate
Subliminal elements may require time or repetition to impact one's mind subtly.

He wasn't sure why, but the repeated subliminal slogans began to influence his choices.
Cultural Perception
Cultural background can affect whether something is considered subliminal.

To foreign visitors, the local customs carried subliminal messages of community.
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