1
as in thoughts
something imagined or pictured in the mind
my idea of the perfect vacation spot is an uncrowded, unspoiled beach
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2
as in models
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
Helen Keller remains my idea of a person with indomitable spirit
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3
as in plans
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the idea is to get the information without seeming to be nosy
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Recent Examples of ideas
According to San Diego’s Acting Chief Innovation Officer Alexander Hempton, Mayor Gloria is urging his team to use this moment of financial strain as an opportunity to propose new ideas and work in new ways without sacrificing effectiveness.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Neither of them stuck, but ideas kept coming.
—Jennifer Liu
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
John Cooper described how much Redford enjoyed working over ideas with young filmmakers at the Sundance Institute each summer.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The mall’s previous owners put the property on sale two years ago after several ideas to redevelop the space fizzled out.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Think of ChompSaw as a kid-safe power tool used for cutting cardboard – bringing ideas to life and transforming ordinary cardboard into extraordinary projects.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Conventional ideas of leisure are sins; the unconventional is redemptive.
—Nicole Flattery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Prepare your space for cozy fall layers with these closet storage ideas.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Neither of them stuck, but ideas kept coming.
—Jennifer Liu
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
John Cooper described how much Redford enjoyed working over ideas with young filmmakers at the Sundance Institute each summer.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The mall’s previous owners put the property on sale two years ago after several ideas to redevelop the space fizzled out.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Think of ChompSaw as a kid-safe power tool used for cutting cardboard – bringing ideas to life and transforming ordinary cardboard into extraordinary projects.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Conventional ideas of leisure are sins; the unconventional is redemptive.
—Nicole Flattery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Prepare your space for cozy fall layers with these closet storage ideas.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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Some coping mechanisms include grounding techniques like deep breathing, writing down thoughts and feelings, and talking with trusted people.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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While some companies train these models on religious texts and consult theologians about fine-tuning responses, it's widely known (and even admitted by the companies that make them) that these AI models trend toward outputs that validate users' feelings and ideas.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Besides Robbins, several Republicans have announced plans to seek their party’s gubernatorial nomination, including 2022 gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls, who sought the GOP nomination in 2022.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Run best, base and downside case models to stress-test your plans against potential volatility.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Harry's uncompromising, one sided view of notions like truth, lies and accountability may sound warning sirens about whether reconciliation is possible in the long-term.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This was Maxwell’s (classical) theory for electromagnetism, putting the previously distinct notions of electricity and magnetism together into a unified footing.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other examples would make a Soviet propagandist wince.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not to blow smoke, but Jude has been one of those examples.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team's offense has played a big part in its success, yielding 16 goals.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This offense, which ran those plays like core concepts during training camp, is inching closer to its identity; an identity influenced by McDaniels’ top lieutenants who have experience in offenses that sprouted from the Shanahan tree.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring concepts Bamboo Penny’s, Aqua Penny’s and Aixois are all sit-down establishments.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
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For years, Rosales has used the canvas to challenge Eurocentric ideals of divinity, beauty, and power.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The truth of conservatism lies elsewhere, in the unshakeable principles that the dispensable litany of professed ideals protects.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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