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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
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as in ideas
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a concept for a new kind of automobile that could revolutionize the industry
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Recent Examples of concepts
From immersive exhibitions and fresh retail concepts to intimate dining experiences, here’s a look at new art, shopping, cocktails and culinary spots — each offering warm, inviting spaces to linger and take it all in.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
If right tackle Micah Pettus (leg) remains limited, Norvell and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn could opt for additional blockers and quicker passing concepts to keep Castellanos upright.
—Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Much like a condescending Twitter mob, After the Hunt has access to academic concepts without the interest in humanity to back it up.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
The Gunfighters have deployed numerous times to Southwest Asia and the Indo-Pacific throughout the 2010s, with additional reorganizations that experiment with innovations and new Air Force concepts.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Robert Meier-Staude, PhD, a fluid mechanics specialist at Munich University of Applied Sciences, who optimized the design of the kites for project, said that the team spent two years developing concepts, simulations and the final prototype.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
With the Giants plucking concepts from Ole Miss’ offense, Dart’s comfort level was obvious.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In spite of almost countless seductive two-door concepts in the ‘90s and early 2000s, the closest thing 21st Century Chrysler ever managed to build to a luxury coupe was the Crossfire of 2004-2008, which was just a rebodied Mercedes-Benz SLK.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The content banner will create original material for digital platforms with an eye on developing concepts and prototypes for movies, TV shows, live media, podcasts, e-commerce and more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
If right tackle Micah Pettus (leg) remains limited, Norvell and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn could opt for additional blockers and quicker passing concepts to keep Castellanos upright.
—Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Much like a condescending Twitter mob, After the Hunt has access to academic concepts without the interest in humanity to back it up.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
The Gunfighters have deployed numerous times to Southwest Asia and the Indo-Pacific throughout the 2010s, with additional reorganizations that experiment with innovations and new Air Force concepts.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Robert Meier-Staude, PhD, a fluid mechanics specialist at Munich University of Applied Sciences, who optimized the design of the kites for project, said that the team spent two years developing concepts, simulations and the final prototype.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
With the Giants plucking concepts from Ole Miss’ offense, Dart’s comfort level was obvious.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In spite of almost countless seductive two-door concepts in the ‘90s and early 2000s, the closest thing 21st Century Chrysler ever managed to build to a luxury coupe was the Crossfire of 2004-2008, which was just a rebodied Mercedes-Benz SLK.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The content banner will create original material for digital platforms with an eye on developing concepts and prototypes for movies, TV shows, live media, podcasts, e-commerce and more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concepts
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By addressing notions of dispossession and racialization, Nolan aims at looking for ways to repair the world.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Diné scholar Melanie Yazzie challenges notions about the relationship between decolonization and development.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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There are endless movie-sequel ideas in the game’s exceedingly expansive lore.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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The primary goal is to trace how these medical ideas were communicated through language and how that language still influences public and clinical understandings of the body today.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The idea of sheep plays into wanting to break stereotypes, challenge stereotypes.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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My depression doesn’t look like the stereotypes of a woman with a resting sad face.—
Ashley Womble,
SELF,
10 Oct. 2025
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His ample thoughts on the matter are informed by a lifetime spent in conscious retrospect on his accomplishments and how the perception of his relationship with them is shared publicly.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, Ryan Day, the head coach of Penn State's Big Ten rival Ohio State, was asked his thoughts about Franklin's dismissal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The hierarchy of money is present in both conceptions, it is not spelled out explicitly in either conception.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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While North Korean state media released text accounts of the parade Saturday morning, pictures and video of the event were expected to be released later in the day.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Inside, police found copper wire, rope and pictures of the missing women.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Concepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concepts. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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