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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
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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Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
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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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
JPMorgan updated its list of top ideas from its own analysts for the month of July, adding a stock that pays an attractive dividend.
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Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Here are new and traditional recipe ideas for juicy hamburgers, taco night meals, Italian hoagies, and more to shake up your dinner plans.
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Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
What To Look For When on the hunt for vintage pieces, Schultz leans on a few simple ideas.
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Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
And coffeehouses were essential, too — serving as hubs for brewing ideas of independence.
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
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.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
JPMorgan updated its list of top ideas from its own analysts for the month of July, adding a stock that pays an attractive dividend.
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Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Here are new and traditional recipe ideas for juicy hamburgers, taco night meals, Italian hoagies, and more to shake up your dinner plans.
—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
What To Look For When on the hunt for vintage pieces, Schultz leans on a few simple ideas.
—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
And coffeehouses were essential, too — serving as hubs for brewing ideas of independence.
—
James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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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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India relies heavily on foreign AI models and computing hardware, which makes its AI ambitions vulnerable to export control directives of other countries.
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McGinley photographed models cavorting naked (always naked) through sand dunes in the Mojave Desert and pine forests in Vermont, in a frigid ice cave in upstate New York and perched above a rushing waterfall in Tennessee.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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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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Other examples include the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, which has been accused of helping landlords drive up rent prices, and the DOJ's lawsuit against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company accused of helping the meatpacking industry inflate grocery prices.
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
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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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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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Transplants from the British Isles In 1776, as the nation’s founding generation proclaimed democratic ideals, music in the emerging United States consisted largely of British ballads, fiddle tunes, sea chanteys and hymns.
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