Synonyms of ideas

ideas

noun

plural of idea

1

as in thoughts

something imagined or pictured in the mind

my idea of the perfect vacation spot is an uncrowded, unspoiled beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• realities
• actualities

2

as in models

someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

Helen Keller remains my idea of a person with indomitable spirit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• models
• examples
• ideals
• manifestations
• incarnations
• patron saints
• classics
• mirrors
• eidola
• essences
• pinnacles
• exemplars
• paradigms
• principles
• paragons
• standards
• nonpareils
• role models
• guidelines
• phantoms
• beau ideals
• eidolons
• nonesuches
• rules
• pinks
• personifications
• patterns
• archetypes
• embodiments
• touchstones
• apices
• culminations
• gages
• gauges
• summits
• epitomes
• zeniths
• apexes
• peaks
• apotheoses
• acmes
• quintessences

3

as in plans

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the idea is to get the information without seeming to be nosy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• goals
• purposes
• intentions
• objectives
• aims
• ambitions
• objects
• things
• intents
• dreams
• aspirations
• ideals
• designs
• meanings
• points
• pretensions
• targets
• projects
• hopes
• bournes
• marks
• ends
• schemes
• minds
• desires
• wishes
• bourns
• plots
• destinations
• holy grails
• grails
• nirvanas
• terminuses
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• methods
• means
• ways