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
Google says Nano Banana can help redesign a living room, turn charts into infographics, or generate visual ideas for creative projects.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Effective Surveying—knowing where to look for successful ideas—requires balancing convention with novelty.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
This conjunction is also taking place alongside an eclipse in Aquarius on February 17, which jumpstarts a new story for you around your ideas, daily rhythms, siblings, close friends, and/or local community.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During public testimony, several speakers pointed out content areas that were left out of the list of key ideas.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, among your eclectic array of potential prospects, someone is also drawn to your originality and your snazzy ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Shopping, spending money, earning money or exploring moneymaking ideas is blessed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
While reading develops cognitive agency by building a path through ideas, video dictates its own.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Effective Surveying—knowing where to look for successful ideas—requires balancing convention with novelty.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
This conjunction is also taking place alongside an eclipse in Aquarius on February 17, which jumpstarts a new story for you around your ideas, daily rhythms, siblings, close friends, and/or local community.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
During public testimony, several speakers pointed out content areas that were left out of the list of key ideas.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, among your eclectic array of potential prospects, someone is also drawn to your originality and your snazzy ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Shopping, spending money, earning money or exploring moneymaking ideas is blessed.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
While reading develops cognitive agency by building a path through ideas, video dictates its own.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
Noun
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Ending thoughts Despite macro uncertainty, these top analysts generated significant returns from their stock selections.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of your thoughts on the 2016 renaissance, piercing trends have continued to expand and evolve.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mike James, general manager of SentryWorld and vice president of Sentry Insurance, and director of golf Danny Rainbow elaborated on the plans for the renovations — to be led Jay Blasi, who oversaw the massive overhaul of the course in 2013.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the killing of two people by federal agents in recent weeks has refocused plans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But as the healer grows graver, invoking notions of lust, desire, and indecency, the boys undergo a kind of exorcism.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Opponents invoke abstract notions of sovereignty while ignoring practical realities.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yale, Columbia, Brown, the University of Southern California, Boston University, and the Univesity of Pennsylvania are examples of schools that also scaled back, rescinded, paused or stopped new admissions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of examples like this in nature even within the plain old Standard Model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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China continues to expand nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand and climate goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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United are still conceding too many goals — 34 in 23 games — which is more than any club in the top 12.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gone were the days of elaborate concepts, old-timey characters, and aspirations toward modern classical composition.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
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The concepts making their debut range from Kwame Onwuachi’s take on Caribbean cuisine in Las Vegas to Francesco Martucci bringing his pizza prowess to fine dining in Miami—and everything in between, encompassing a wide variety of flavors, heritages, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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His ideals were ever at home at Monticello.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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How do your current goals reflect your past ideals?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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