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.

Examples of the idea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What began as a theoretical conversation over drinks took hold of the pair, who decided to put the idea to the test. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024

City Controller Kenneth Mejia has criticized the idea, saying such cuts will threaten the quality of city services. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

But the bosses atop CNN’s new parent were cool to the idea, and scrapped CNN+ within days of completing the transaction. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024

Her lead defense attorney, Anthony Cotton, acknowledged the idea that had been raised earlier by Collins. —Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024

But now barefoot shoes are coming back — perhaps in response to some of the excesses of the current maximalist movement or due to media personalities like Joe Rogan bringing the idea to new audiences. —Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024

The centuries-long, systematic exclusion of white women and people of color gives lie to the idea that jobs have historically gone only to the most qualified. —Adia Harvey Wingfield, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024

Then, in January 2008, Arsht returned to the idea for a performing arts center, donating $30 million to what was then known as the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024

But is there something to the idea that there are far fewer ties in circulation than before? —Brianna Scott, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024