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

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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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3
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 Doing so will help demonstrate your research, credit the sources of your information and ideas, and allow your readers to find and evaluate those sources. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 6 Nov. 2026 Eventually, older print publications like the Atlantic began putting more content online and the marketplace of online ideas grew. — Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 The priorities in the MOUs — such as recipient countries contributing more and being weaned off aid money — are not new ideas. — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026 Prolific British drama label Two Brothers Pictures has mostly focused on original ideas but, having staffed up, is pushing into optioning and adapting existing works. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 Using those predictions to decide which ideas deserve a test is worse. — Kate O'Keeffe, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Welcome to a very special edition of Georgianomics, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s newsletter reporting on the businesses, people and ideas shaping Georgia. — J. Scott Trubey, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Other traditional media outlets have begun to experiment with similar ideas. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 BofA removed Apple from its list of best investment ideas right around all-time highs. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
  1. thoughts
  2. models
  3. plans
  4. notions
  5. examples
  6. goals
  7. concepts
  8. ideals
Noun
  • Here are some thoughts on today’s game and a major challenge of this rebuild.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As with past elections, the anchors will serve as the masters of ceremonies, so to speak, calling the races, asking the analysts and correspondents for their thoughts, and throwing to reporters in the field.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of thoughts
Noun
  • The property became an early-2000s fixture on the Sunset Strip, known for its upside-down sign and—perhaps most famously—live models in a glass box in the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Unlike model training, which involves developing and refining models, inference runs those models to generate responses and perform tasks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of models
Noun
  • But plans can change, as Walter’s Formula One team just learned.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers have completed laboratory-scale testing of the recovery approaches, while plans for a pilot plant are underway.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • In the original cut, these notions of destiny, as laid out by Rama’s chat with Bharat, set the protagonist and antagonist on an unavoidable collision course.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When pressed about notions that the crypto industry is more friendly to Republicans, Allaire said crypto's push into the mainstream has brought parties to the table that are important across the political spectrum.
    — Spencer Kimball,Garrett Downs,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of notions
Noun
  • The scenarios in which these tradeoffs may take place are wide-ranging, with the Anthropic researchers citing opening an auto plant, downsizing a company, and manipulating election sentiment as examples.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Others asked about the lack of Taiwan-specific production examples illustrating copyright disputes and legal responsibilities, given the presentation’s reliance on international cases.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of examples
Noun
  • Archway Communities operates affordable housing across the Front Range, where residents can afford to live and pursue their goals.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Kushner said one of the goals of the meeting with Putin was to get the Russian leader's blessing for European representatives to be part of the talks, which are looking at the continent's broader security arrangements.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of goals
Noun
  • And capable of coming up with concepts that have never been heard before.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For nearly a decade, the concepts submitted for consideration turned out to be some of the most popular spots aired during the NFL extravaganza.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of concepts
Noun
  • As the country mourned the 2,977 victims killed on 9/11 and struggled to imagine what might lay ahead, these brave volunteers accepted the risks of military service to protect the United States and its ideals.
    — Beth Hillman, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • With Australia’s help and a treaty rooted in Tuvalu’s ideals of dignity and caring, the world can learn how to defy predictions of climate doom.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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