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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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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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
Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
If the figures of Rosie the Riveter, Lillian Gilbreth, and Jane Fonda helped to establish ideas of twentieth-century smartness, then PAT, a glitchy computerized mother figure, carries us into the present.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
One of those recruitment ideas was a giant photoshop of Mullins on the side of the JW Marriott Indianapolis, the hotel that now has a giant NCAA Tournament bracket on it.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Those ideas include having a permanent member with experience in municipal government, or seat for a representative of the regional council of governments in the area where a project is proposed.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
There are elements of a show with new enough ideas to express throughout The Testaments, but so far the retread elements are winning.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
A lot of first ideas were good this time.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Knight has several ideas about why women seem to be more optimistic about aging.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are some ideas for celebrating Easter in Central Florida.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
If the figures of Rosie the Riveter, Lillian Gilbreth, and Jane Fonda helped to establish ideas of twentieth-century smartness, then PAT, a glitchy computerized mother figure, carries us into the present.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
One of those recruitment ideas was a giant photoshop of Mullins on the side of the JW Marriott Indianapolis, the hotel that now has a giant NCAA Tournament bracket on it.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Those ideas include having a permanent member with experience in municipal government, or seat for a representative of the regional council of governments in the area where a project is proposed.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
There are elements of a show with new enough ideas to express throughout The Testaments, but so far the retread elements are winning.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
A lot of first ideas were good this time.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Knight has several ideas about why women seem to be more optimistic about aging.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are some ideas for celebrating Easter in Central Florida.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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Another approach would be someone with experience in tanking, if not exactly rushing out to locate Sam Hinkie, just someone with definitive thoughts, and perhaps previous success, with the approach.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Vanquish is limited to only 999 units annually, with only a fraction being Volante convertible models, appealing to those who want a very rare, and bespoke vehicle.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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How does the new Coral Gables board game fit into the chamber’s plans?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Advice or even just notions—only check email after noon; never do 10 reps of crunches—solidify into absolutism or vanish.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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For years, Ye had been obsessed with notions of Jewish villainy, while also identifying himself with Adolf Hitler and Nazis.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The upside could be enormous as the genre has produced a slew of stars; recent examples include Millie Bobbie Brown, Joseph Quinn and Sadie Sink of Stranger Things and Aimee Lou Wood, Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa of Sex Education.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Koenigsegg still plans to build just 300 examples, all of which have already been spoken for.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, your focus sharpens on goals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, your focus sharpens on goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, as Rothbard lays out, one of the most important concepts that often gets lost or forgotten in the fog of war is that violence may only be used to resist or punish the aggressor.—
Connor Okeeffe,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Health concepts such as Modern Market Eatery and Saladworks have recently entered the KC market.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Money meets group ideals as the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources and squares wise Jupiter in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite Guillotin’s ideals, executions were messy and sometimes shambolic affairs, swarmed by bloodthirsty crowds and heckling tricoteuses.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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