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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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
Big ideas become talking points, then bills, then votes — often before communities can model the impacts or propose smarter alternatives.
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Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Potential conflict can be avoided by grounding innovative ideas with realistic goals.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
That requirement has opened the door, at least on paper, for unconventional ideas like the SM-39 to enter the conversation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Good and bad ideas come from all sides of the political spectrum, and hyper-partisans who don’t understand that are unable to see the full range of options when making public policy.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Effective Surveying—knowing where to look for successful ideas—requires balancing convention with novelty.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
This conjunction is also taking place alongside an eclipse in Aquarius on February 17, which jumpstarts a new story for you around your ideas, daily rhythms, siblings, close friends, and/or local community.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Someone is drawn to your charm and your ideas, not just your beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Potential conflict can be avoided by grounding innovative ideas with realistic goals.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
That requirement has opened the door, at least on paper, for unconventional ideas like the SM-39 to enter the conversation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Good and bad ideas come from all sides of the political spectrum, and hyper-partisans who don’t understand that are unable to see the full range of options when making public policy.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Effective Surveying—knowing where to look for successful ideas—requires balancing convention with novelty.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
This conjunction is also taking place alongside an eclipse in Aquarius on February 17, which jumpstarts a new story for you around your ideas, daily rhythms, siblings, close friends, and/or local community.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Someone is drawn to your charm and your ideas, not just your beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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Beyond the Guthrie situation, darker flashes of geopolitical tension kept surfacing throughout the broadcast like intrusive thoughts.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the Winter Olympics officially begin in Italy, some Team USA athletes are sharing their thoughts about representing the United States amid a tumultuous political climate.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The vehicles, Bronco Badlands models with the Sasquatch Package, are purpose-built to navigate unforgiving terrain.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Every major Lincoln sculptor since has consulted them as models.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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There is also the eternal question of whether designers should create clothes for truly living in, or whether they should be encouraged to think big and present more complicated pieces that challenge everyday notions of style and taste.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Any internet user can play the role of researcher, with people submitting examples of infringement and LightBar’s small team of moderators verifying entries.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sale is one of the largest examples of a growing trend in California in which environmental groups and state agencies are helping tribes acquire ancestral lands, often centuries after they were forcibly removed.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kennard, who like Redick is a Duke alumnus, studied the film packages of offensive and defensive concepts that the team sent him in preparation for his team debut.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Employers increasingly seek candidates who understand AI concepts, can work alongside AI systems, and develop AI solutions.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chaillaux showed little regard for American Legion Resolution 407, which considers any individual whose actions violate the equal rights and opportunities of anyone on the basis of race, creed, color or class to be inconsistent with the ideals and purposes of the American Legion.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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