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as in notions
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 ideas
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 concepts
Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In the middle of Paris’ intense heat wave, both incorporated water into their show concepts, creating immersive experiences that felt not only visually striking but also emotionally and physically connected to the moment.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Much of the show is something of a Studio Gang retrospective that demonstrates just how important these concepts have been throughout Gang’s career.
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Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Many companies are also exploring aneutronic fusion concepts, which seek to reduce neutron production and simplify reactor materials and maintenance compared with traditional deuterium-tritium designs.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Krause told The Star in an interview Friday that the restaurant will be in the district’s second phase of construction, which will bring several other retail concepts.
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Jenna Thompson
june 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
The initial goal was to introduce stop motion animation concepts to children.
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Jd Linville,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The Eagle Tavern, a spin-off from the team behind the Goat Tavern concepts, opened June 8 in Keller with burgers, flatbreads and new additions like shrimp ceviche, plus multiple screens for World Cup, Rangers and Cowboys games.
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Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Some teams tried before Friday’s first round with picks/prospects concepts.
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Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In the middle of Paris’ intense heat wave, both incorporated water into their show concepts, creating immersive experiences that felt not only visually striking but also emotionally and physically connected to the moment.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Much of the show is something of a Studio Gang retrospective that demonstrates just how important these concepts have been throughout Gang’s career.
—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Many companies are also exploring aneutronic fusion concepts, which seek to reduce neutron production and simplify reactor materials and maintenance compared with traditional deuterium-tritium designs.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Krause told The Star in an interview Friday that the restaurant will be in the district’s second phase of construction, which will bring several other retail concepts.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
The initial goal was to introduce stop motion animation concepts to children.
—
Jd Linville,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The Eagle Tavern, a spin-off from the team behind the Goat Tavern concepts, opened June 8 in Keller with burgers, flatbreads and new additions like shrimp ceviche, plus multiple screens for World Cup, Rangers and Cowboys games.
—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Some teams tried before Friday’s first round with picks/prospects concepts.
—
Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concepts
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Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.
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Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.
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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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The festival is also a place to discuss ideas, to collaborate on projects, to discuss co-productions, to dream and be a part of the conversation globally to ensure that the next generations here will have a better future in film.
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith’s screenplay is littered with exaggerated stereotypes just waiting to be boisterously subverted.
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After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
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Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
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Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
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Users could compare the two and get a window into their own conceptions of the game.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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“Concepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concepts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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