the idea
noun
: the central meaning or purpose of something : goal or intention
The whole idea of the game is to keep from getting caught.
The idea is to get people to attend.
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With respect to Anthony, the Red Sox broached the idea of a long-term deal with his reps prior to the season, but the player was not yet ready to commit, having not yet even taken a single at-bat at Fenway Park.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Right-wing media in Israel have also begun seeding the idea of resettlement in earnest.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Like other industry analysts, cultural strategists, and studio executives consulted by Vulture, however, Loria fundamentally disagrees with Gunn’s remarks — not only the idea that anti-American sentiment tanked Superman but the perception the movie even undershot financial expectations at all.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Like other fashion brands that are built around the idea of essentials, Nuuds has expanded its offering to include more than just hero tees and tanks—shoppers can also pick up loungewear, pajamas, swimsuits, and lightweight knits.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Right-wing media in Israel have also begun seeding the idea of resettlement in earnest.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Like other industry analysts, cultural strategists, and studio executives consulted by Vulture, however, Loria fundamentally disagrees with Gunn’s remarks — not only the idea that anti-American sentiment tanked Superman but the perception the movie even undershot financial expectations at all.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Like other fashion brands that are built around the idea of essentials, Nuuds has expanded its offering to include more than just hero tees and tanks—shoppers can also pick up loungewear, pajamas, swimsuits, and lightweight knits.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the idea
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“The idea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20idea. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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