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
Suspect had ‘nihilistic ideations’ With Bartkus having been killed in the bombing, sources say authorities are trying to determine a possible motive based on his prolific online presence and through a search of his residence about an hour northeast of Palm Springs.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
The collection, which took about 10 months from ideation to execution, will also feature shirts, sweats and accessories like hats and earrings.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
With the right instructions, an AI agent can handle content ideation, eliminating the age-old dilemma of staring at a blank page.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Results from another Gallup poll show that ideation and task automation are the predominant use cases for AI among employees.
—Larry Mohl, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
The collection, which took about 10 months from ideation to execution, will also feature shirts, sweats and accessories like hats and earrings.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
With the right instructions, an AI agent can handle content ideation, eliminating the age-old dilemma of staring at a blank page.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Results from another Gallup poll show that ideation and task automation are the predominant use cases for AI among employees.
—Larry Mohl, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideation
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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The final performance against Manchester United was about circumstance as much as design — without any serious midfield creativity, and leading for half the game — but Tottenham defended their box very well and, in truth, created almost no chances.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Theoretical physics has long held a special place in the scientific imagination — not just for its foundational questions, but for its strangeness.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realizing that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Ideation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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