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
The event, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
After months of trying to find the perfect balance of ideas and entertainment, the Planet Money game is ready for our next phase.
—Erika Beras, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
That alignment is what allows creativity to move beyond ideas and truly become impact.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The Cougars quickly squashed any ideas of a comeback when wide receiver Rodney Hill rushed for a 50-yard touchdown.
—Elijah Flowers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
That’s time that can be reinvested into groundbreaking ideas.
—Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Each year, Gutierrez works to bring together like-minded individuals to share ideas and experiences in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The old frontier model received serious criticism, and faltered as ideas of conservation migrated from land to sea.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
After months of trying to find the perfect balance of ideas and entertainment, the Planet Money game is ready for our next phase.
—Erika Beras, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
That alignment is what allows creativity to move beyond ideas and truly become impact.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The Cougars quickly squashed any ideas of a comeback when wide receiver Rodney Hill rushed for a 50-yard touchdown.
—Elijah Flowers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
That’s time that can be reinvested into groundbreaking ideas.
—Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Each year, Gutierrez works to bring together like-minded individuals to share ideas and experiences in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The old frontier model received serious criticism, and faltered as ideas of conservation migrated from land to sea.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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Whoopi Goldberg is the latest celebrity to share her thoughts on controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hit the comments with all your thoughts!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Like other Scribe models, the Colorsoft works with files from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, and supports PDFs and Microsoft Word docs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some models suggest that K2-18b is a hycean world — an ocean planet with a thick atmosphere of hydrogen — and the signature of dimethyl sulfide was detected by the James Webb Space Telescope.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The apartment's plans have changed over time.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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Woolf noted that growing up in challenging environments can contribute to mental illness, pointing to examples such as living in a country affected by war or civil unrest.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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While early cars in concours condition might be valued at $90,000, good-condition examples should be in the $25,000 to $30,000 range.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your goals can determine the type of account that makes the most sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But even with the headwinds, there’s still enough good news to be a bit more bullish about Nike’s prospects, even it more time is needed to effect its comeback goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The young Marx, still speaking the language of humanist ideals, gave way to the older Marx, who dissected capitalism with the scalpel of science.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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