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
Study of Gabreski led to an understanding of convergent thinking and divergent thinking, the two pillars of ideation, which can be automated by computers as the basis for generative AI.
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Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Kimmel is intimately involved in every aspect of the show’s production, from ideation to delivery, the source says, but there are protocols in place during which any number of people could have requested an edit or removal.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The end result is an effective means of filtering out bad UX concepts at their ideation stage while allocating more time to more positive experiences.
—Dmytro Spilka, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some architects even think that AI programs might do more ideation, while letting human artisans do the work of transferring designs to the real world.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Kimmel is intimately involved in every aspect of the show’s production, from ideation to delivery, the source says, but there are protocols in place during which any number of people could have requested an edit or removal.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The end result is an effective means of filtering out bad UX concepts at their ideation stage while allocating more time to more positive experiences.
—Dmytro Spilka, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some architects even think that AI programs might do more ideation, while letting human artisans do the work of transferring designs to the real world.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideation
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For nearly half a century, the Hollywood Bowl has been the stage where John’s imagination meets the hearts of millions.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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My daughter’s imagination inspires me.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Ideation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideation. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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