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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
Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
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
The two were on the plant's brand-new data science team, working on applying high-tech concepts to the nuclear industry.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 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
The Classroom Gap Margaret Murray, an associate professor at the University of Michigan, told Newsweek that her students often struggle with concepts like folder organization, which makes sense for older generations who used paper files.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Beyond the fun of construction, the set sharpens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while reinforcing STEM concepts in a way that feels hands-on and exciting.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Monologues and swordsmiths aside, compartmentalization and dissociation are important concepts to Mulligan.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
The showcase focuses on Fletcher’s sculptural pieces—made with materials like brass, gold, shells, and semi-precious stones—which explore themes of Black identity and spirituality, as well as concepts of Afrofuturism.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
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
The two were on the plant's brand-new data science team, working on applying high-tech concepts to the nuclear industry.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 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
The Classroom Gap Margaret Murray, an associate professor at the University of Michigan, told Newsweek that her students often struggle with concepts like folder organization, which makes sense for older generations who used paper files.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Beyond the fun of construction, the set sharpens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while reinforcing STEM concepts in a way that feels hands-on and exciting.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Monologues and swordsmiths aside, compartmentalization and dissociation are important concepts to Mulligan.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
The showcase focuses on Fletcher’s sculptural pieces—made with materials like brass, gold, shells, and semi-precious stones—which explore themes of Black identity and spirituality, as well as concepts of Afrofuturism.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concepts
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In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Where other projects have found success discussing the same notions bleakly, Etzler trusts his sardonic approach will tempt audiences to let their guards down and allow the subject matter to resonate, perhaps looking inward at their own complicity in the process.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The event, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
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Youngism, the set of stereotypes and practices that discount younger workers as unreliable, lazy and disloyal, has outpaced any other type of ageism — and the economic impacts are startling.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hardly devoid of 1920s-era racial stereotypes, Vandercook at least tried to humanize his subject.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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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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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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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Concepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concepts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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