Synonyms of concepts

concepts

noun

plural of concept

1

as in notions

an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation

trying to change the public's concept of a nightly newscast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notions
• stereotypes
• conceptions
• theories
• hypotheses
• generalizations
• clichés
• sayings
• generalities
• truisms
• propositions
• commonplaces
• platitudes
• proverbs
• bromides
• saws
• adages
• simplifications
• oversimplifications
• simplisms

2

as in ideas

something imagined or pictured in the mind

a concept for a new kind of automobile that could revolutionize the industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notions
• ideas
• thoughts
• conceptions
• pictures
• impressions
• images
• abstractions
• perceptions
• observations
• cogitations
• theories
• intellections
• assumptions
• reflections
• prejudices
• beliefs
• hunches
• preconceptions
• apprehensions
• hypotheses
• mind's eyes
• illusions
• premonitions
• presentiments
• cognitions
• convictions
• delusions
• vagaries
• conceits
• chimeras
• prepossessions
• speculations
• whims
• hallucinations
• conjectures
• caprices
• phantasms
• guesses
• inspirations
• kinks
• fancies
• conclusions
• suppositions
• surmises
• brain waves
• brainstorms
• freaks
• brainchildren

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• realities
• actualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concepts

For seven days, the Monterey Peninsula fills with historic racers, priceless classics, new hypercars, concepts and enough auction money to finance a small country. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

This will also be a good opportunity to introduce the concepts of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) as kids play with the blocks. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Case in point is the winning automotive trifecta created as concepts by Alfa Romeo in the mid-1950s. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

The mobility was on display with many run-pass option and play-action rollout concepts designed around the intent to throw in Saturday’s game. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The flavors here may lean Middle Eastern, but the techniques are more Danish, using concepts like fermentation, lamination, and seasonal flavors. — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

Another startup is expected to launch soon, with two additional concepts currently in development. — Shelley Simpson, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Yet these concepts often seem lost on the many economists who think many Americans are overly pessimistic. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026