as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
the psychotic would repeatedly ideate the act of committing murder, and eventually he came to believe his own delusions
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Recent Examples of ideate
Fresh Takes on Archive Classics Creative directors often head to the archives upon their appointment at a new house to ideate new design codes that will mark their tenure, yet there can be a reluctance to mess with the classics too much.
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Designers can use generative tools to ideate faster, transforming sketches or text prompts into photorealistic garment concepts.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
That, in turn, attracted folks who were interested in novel libations and helped build a community of industry personnel who ideated on what craft cocktails could be.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Additionally, as certain brands and products win the market, others are trying to follow in their footsteps rather than ideate something new.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Designers can use generative tools to ideate faster, transforming sketches or text prompts into photorealistic garment concepts.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
That, in turn, attracted folks who were interested in novel libations and helped build a community of industry personnel who ideated on what craft cocktails could be.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Additionally, as certain brands and products win the market, others are trying to follow in their footsteps rather than ideate something new.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideate
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Should one ever want to imagine what a future boutique resort could look like on the Moon, or Mars, a stay at Echo could be the most accurate preview.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Growing up in India, Shubhangi Seth had always imagined her dream wedding on the mesmerizing shores of Italy’s Lake Como, ringed by stunning alpine peaks and piercing blue water.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Levi says the founders envisioned a space where guests could browse elevated home objects, shop for lounge and lifestyle pieces, pick up a hostess gift, and comfortably explore cannabis in an approachable environment.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Dark-wood surfaces, soft lighting, and plants create exactly the 1970s South American vibe the creative couple had envisioned.—
Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
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The duo originally conceived the company while studying at Cornell University, ultimately choosing to leave their studies to pursue that mission.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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In the unscripted space, mishka has conceived, developed, and sold multiple entertainment formats aimed at Gen Z audiences, with projects spanning dance, music, fashion, and youth culture.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Fox joined a Spurs team that had Paul start all 82 games last season, watched the Spurs replace Paul with second-overall draft pick Dylan Harper and then saw Stephon Castle build on his Rookie of the Year campaign by leading San Antonio in touches and assists.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Some saw the chance to steer Cuba to a model like Vietnam, where communist rule coexisted with a thriving economy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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To visualize the spill, 7,000 gallons of water spilled over a 100-yard football field would mean the entire surface would be covered by a little less than a quarter of an inch of liquid, according to Whelton.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Manil Suri offers advice for visualizing the narrative structure of your novel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2026
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