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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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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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
But Enyedi is a master stylist who knows how to create a certain mood, mixing visual poetry with deadpan humor, and big ideas with quotidian foibles, in a film that explores our mysterious relationship with both the green world and one another.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The actor performs them with aplomb, but the words all circle ideas that never come to visual fruition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
That was one of our first ideas for the film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement And ideas matter.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
What is the way forward to get faculty to integrate ideas across disciplines?
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
While creatives have historically devised and illustrated their ideas, using tech tools like Photoshop to fine-tune them, the script appears to have flipped — with AI starting the process and humans perfecting the final product.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
By adapting similar ideas to tanks and fighting vehicles, China signals its push to integrate digital technology across services.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The actor performs them with aplomb, but the words all circle ideas that never come to visual fruition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
That was one of our first ideas for the film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement And ideas matter.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
What is the way forward to get faculty to integrate ideas across disciplines?
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
While creatives have historically devised and illustrated their ideas, using tech tools like Photoshop to fine-tune them, the script appears to have flipped — with AI starting the process and humans perfecting the final product.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
By adapting similar ideas to tanks and fighting vehicles, China signals its push to integrate digital technology across services.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
Noun
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The psychiatrist tried to determine how serious his suicidal thoughts were.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays, with support for ProMotion tech, 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and Always-On display.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Three new Apple Watch models debuted during the iPhone 17 launch; the Series 11, Watch SE 3, and Watch Ultra 3.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of fabrics and notions, even separate from subcategories like evening or outerwear, there are some considerations which remain consistent across all apparel design.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Das maintains a nuanced view of his role as a comedian, rejecting grandiose notions about speaking truth to power.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are further examples within Paqueta’s case, but the principle relates to a wider point on the use of data in football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere there will be Waiting For the Out, the adaptation of Andy West’s memoir written by Dennis Kelly about a philosopher teaching prisoners concepts such as dominance and free will only to have his own past unravel.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shrines appear on corners, balconies, and walls, quietly imposing ideals of purity, sacrifice, and silence.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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