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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2
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
Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.
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Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Ravenna’s council has been asking for ideas to manage the peacock population since 2022, when the birds were much fewer in number.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
When your ideas are challenged, your feelings get hurt.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
How popular are masculinist ideas?
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Atlanta offers a unique laboratory where chefs test ideas to determine if temporary kitchens can transform into revolutionary restaurants.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Bowles still is tinkering with ideas of how to get Parrish, an All-Rookie player with 76 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions last season, and Scott on the field at the same time.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
While both ideas are hypothetical — neither is being seriously considered by Congress — support for each cuts across many backgrounds and party lines.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 7 May 2026
Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Ravenna’s council has been asking for ideas to manage the peacock population since 2022, when the birds were much fewer in number.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
When your ideas are challenged, your feelings get hurt.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
How popular are masculinist ideas?
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Atlanta offers a unique laboratory where chefs test ideas to determine if temporary kitchens can transform into revolutionary restaurants.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Bowles still is tinkering with ideas of how to get Parrish, an All-Rookie player with 76 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions last season, and Scott on the field at the same time.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
While both ideas are hypothetical — neither is being seriously considered by Congress — support for each cuts across many backgrounds and party lines.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Din eventually finds former Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), who can read Grogu's thoughts.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Feinseth believes that Microsoft’s massive capital investments in AI data centers and proprietary models support the bull case.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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In 90 to 100 percent of the conversations, the models reached the same destination.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Atlanta — Going into retirement, 58-year-old David White of Atlanta, Georgia, had some preconceived notions.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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With a cast drawn from comedy-scene friends such as Kate Berlant and Conner O’Malley all tuned into a very specific wavelength, the movie somehow surpasses conventional notions of camp and irony to exist in a genuinely unique space all its own.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Other recent examples of state-level litigation also have focused on addressing residential segregation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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One of the most notable examples of this is back in 2010, when Airbnb formed a partnership with Craigslist to cross-post its listings.—
Micah Logan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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This includes physical assets - like plants, equipment, and products - to concepts like customer orders or financial transactions.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In recent years, BMW has shown a willingness to put its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este concepts, like the Skytop roadster and Speedtop shooting brake, into production, but there appear to be no plans to do the same with the Vision BMW Alpina as of now.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The award is offered in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and honors those who embody the ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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