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as in notion
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
trying to change the public's concept of a nightly newscast
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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a concept for a new kind of automobile that could revolutionize the industry
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Recent Examples of concept
Venerating elephants is not a concept unique to Kerala or Hinduism.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Although the first edition will take place in Paris, Rousson said the concept could eventually be extended to Première Vision’s international events in North America, including New York and Montreal, as well as Asia, depending on market demand.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The fundamental premise of offside was simple when the concept was conceived, but the law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words.
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Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Advisors need time, structure and practical application to move from concept to execution.
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Craig West,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Although the first edition will take place in Paris, Rousson said the concept could eventually be extended to Première Vision’s international events in North America, including New York and Montreal, as well as Asia, depending on market demand.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The fundamental premise of offside was simple when the concept was conceived, but the law governing its modern application has 45 clauses and runs to more than 1,000 words.
—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Advisors need time, structure and practical application to move from concept to execution.
—
Craig West,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for concept
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concept
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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The decision in the Wong Kim Ark case was so widely accepted that even in periods of great hostility to immigrants, the notion of birthright citizenship remained untouchable.
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Aries March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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At the time of Sealand’s conception, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) controlled the airwaves in the United Kingdom, playing popular music only late in the night.
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Legal preparation is so important before conception, birth, or placement.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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And this led me to think about sharing thoughts about the final dance.
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For decades, African football has faced criticism and skepticism, often based on unfounded racial stereotypes.
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News stories about depression can either reinforce outdated stereotypes or normalize seeking care.
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The complaint accuses Cal-Maine, Hickman's and Versova of conspiring to submit bids to influence egg price quotations, creating the impression there was a greater demand than there actually was.
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Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise.
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Germ theory also emerged in the late 1800s, in which scientists discovered that germs caused disease.
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The two budding geniuses would sit in Charles’ apartment for hours, talking music theory and analyzing records, though Jones’s curiosity occasionally exhausted Charles.
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“Concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concept. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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