1
as in thoughts
something imagined or pictured in the mind
my idea of the perfect vacation spot is an uncrowded, unspoiled beach
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as in models
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
Helen Keller remains my idea of a person with indomitable spirit
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as in plans
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the idea is to get the information without seeming to be nosy
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Recent Examples of ideas
Jones, a junior infielder/pitcher, had other ideas.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
But producing candidate ideas was never the whole job.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Yet there are few signs that any of those cutting-edge business ideas will contribute meaningfully to Tesla’s bottom line in the near term — or ever.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The duo examined a white summer dress from Target as well as a basket festooned with cute decorations, with each member of the pair offering up ideas for how such an item might be used.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
While Breez grew up immersed in South Florida boating culture, Gone became interested in what the lifestyle brand reveals about broader ideas of belonging and the balance of power.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
For me, the ideal museum is something that gives you ideas to do something creative.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
For Yantrasast, part of Bukhara’s appeal lies in its history as a Silk Road city where cultures, religions, and ideas mixed for centuries.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Gemmill and the writers do have a well of ideas for medical issues, but those come into play as episodes are being broken down.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
But producing candidate ideas was never the whole job.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Yet there are few signs that any of those cutting-edge business ideas will contribute meaningfully to Tesla’s bottom line in the near term — or ever.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The duo examined a white summer dress from Target as well as a basket festooned with cute decorations, with each member of the pair offering up ideas for how such an item might be used.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
While Breez grew up immersed in South Florida boating culture, Gone became interested in what the lifestyle brand reveals about broader ideas of belonging and the balance of power.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
For me, the ideal museum is something that gives you ideas to do something creative.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
For Yantrasast, part of Bukhara’s appeal lies in its history as a Silk Road city where cultures, religions, and ideas mixed for centuries.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Gemmill and the writers do have a well of ideas for medical issues, but those come into play as episodes are being broken down.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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But let’s try to commit to a couple more days of good work and maybe cement some of those thoughts and habits.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Our thoughts remain with the people in the Congo who do not have access to such care.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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In July 1936, anarchists set fire to the church’s crypt and broke into the architect’s workshop before destroying many of his plans and plaster models.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.—
Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Over the course of several interviews over the past month, Charlotte-area parents described child care not as a normal consumer decision but as something closer to a strategic campaign involving timing, networking, luck, financial compromise and backup plans layered on top of backup plans.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Across California’s capital region, many businesses have announced plans to screen some — or all — of the World Cup matches for the most dedicated of fans.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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This was a Jean Paul Gualitier wrap that challenged traditional notions of how a top male soccer player should appear, sending the British tabloids into a hysterical spin.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ancient notions, dating back to Ptolemy, claimed that Africa was surrounded by boiling seas filled with giant creatures, whirlpools, and perpetual darkness.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Mbappe, 27, scored a hat-trick in France’s loss to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final, claiming the tournament’s Golden Boot with eight goals, and is only four goals behind Germany’s Miroslav Klose on the World Cup all-time scoring list.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The Hurricanes came out roaring in the first period in this one as well, scoring three goals to the Golden Knights’ one by captain Mark Stone.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Lestat justifies his, uh, connection with Gabriella by arguing that vampires transcend petty human concepts like conventional morality.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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The program is bringing temporary retail concepts to vacant and underused commercial storefronts across downtown Atlanta.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Yet both women ultimately became more than famous wives, defining the style and cultural ideals of their generation.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Although Wood himself would acknowledge that the American Revolution was not built on ideas alone, his ardent advancement of America’s Revolutionary ideals remains his most important and lasting legacy.—
Craig Bruce Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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