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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The couple considered renting out the storefront portion of the building while simultaneously toying with the idea of opening a business of their own.
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
On our city council—whether right-wing or left-wing—the majority share basic values and the idea of an international and liberal Helsinki.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The art is available for purchase, and the idea is to commission new pieces regularly.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Her reversal on the idea came after two weeks of testimony in which witnesses accused the sheriff of misconduct, bullying and an inappropriate relationship with her former chief of staff, Victor Aenlle.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
On our city council—whether right-wing or left-wing—the majority share basic values and the idea of an international and liberal Helsinki.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The art is available for purchase, and the idea is to commission new pieces regularly.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Her reversal on the idea came after two weeks of testimony in which witnesses accused the sheriff of misconduct, bullying and an inappropriate relationship with her former chief of staff, Victor Aenlle.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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