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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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
From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
None of these ideas has yet caught on as a replacement for the federal fuel tax.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
While multiple ideas, including a relaunch or sequel, were discussed, everything was deemed to cost too much.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Thousands of titles, fragments and lyrical ideas are stacked up.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 May 2026
And his economic ideas could take root in any campaign Democrats run.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
When your ideas are challenged, your feelings get hurt.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
None of these ideas has yet caught on as a replacement for the federal fuel tax.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
While multiple ideas, including a relaunch or sequel, were discussed, everything was deemed to cost too much.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Thousands of titles, fragments and lyrical ideas are stacked up.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 May 2026
And his economic ideas could take root in any campaign Democrats run.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
When your ideas are challenged, your feelings get hurt.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
Noun
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Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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An early wave of AI verification focused on confirming models were safe, accurate and claims were real.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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What has happened is that SpaceX is the first of a growing number of companies that are overturning and replacing the business models that have dominated the space sector since the beginning.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The heavy hand of British executions, offensive to Indigenous notions of reparative justice, also provoked many.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Both are interested, in different ways, in notions of artifice and authenticity.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Randy Colman, president and CEO of Goodman Jewish Family Services, thanked the survivors for being living examples of perseverance and strength.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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These examples are among the more tame messages — many are laced with profanity and references to violence.—
Maven Navarro
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Both of those goals were assisted on by Jalen Chatfield.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Although the Air Force shifted its primary focus toward HACM, elements of ARRW continue to influence newer hypersonic efforts and follow-on concepts.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match AEW featured a Women’s Casino Gauntlet at All In 2025, so this year the men could take center stage in one of the company’s most innovative match concepts, with a future world title opportunity on the line.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Surrounding it are objects that explore core American ideals — the pursuit of new horizons, fairness, democracy, hope, defending freedom and progress.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Though America’s founders, of course, did not always live up to these ideals themselves, this early reform shows us that American justice was meant to be resolute, principled, and restrained.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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