as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
caregivers are trained to watch for signs of depression and suicidal ideation—some patients are likely to put their fantasies to action
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Recent Examples of ideation
Still, many of the agentic commerce systems on today’s market require some degree of human intervention and ideation.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
By acquiring LedgerX, CEO Vlad Tenev’s company will gain control of the bet ideation process.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Constructing a float can take four to seven months, not including the time spent on initial design and ideation.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The timeline from ideation to unveiling, took over a year.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
By acquiring LedgerX, CEO Vlad Tenev’s company will gain control of the bet ideation process.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Constructing a float can take four to seven months, not including the time spent on initial design and ideation.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The timeline from ideation to unveiling, took over a year.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideation
Noun
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At the same time, the report highlights growing concern about the impact of AI on timelines and perceptions of creativity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the heart of Berlin, Museum Island unfolds as a grand cultural ensemble where five world-class institutions trace the arc of human creativity from antiquity to the 19th century.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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We are limited only by our imagination as to the best use of this wonderful site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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We are then limited only by our own imagination and ability to create.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Ideation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideation. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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