as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
caregivers are trained to watch for signs of depression and suicidal ideation—some patients are likely to put their fantasies to action
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Recent Examples of ideation
Proper was taken to a hospital, the complaint said, where law enforcement submitted an application for an emergency admission based on his homicidal ideations.
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The affidavit states that Proper was transported to a local hospital for emergency admission based on what investigators described as homicidal ideation.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Gabriel Leblanc-Picard, co-founder of Upload Strategy and the former head of ideation for MrBeast, said simplicity is the most reliable formula for success on the platform.
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Alex Sherman,zach Vallese,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
And there is access to — and practice with — her father’s rifle, the element that can turn ideation into action.
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Nicole Hockley,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The affidavit states that Proper was transported to a local hospital for emergency admission based on what investigators described as homicidal ideation.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Gabriel Leblanc-Picard, co-founder of Upload Strategy and the former head of ideation for MrBeast, said simplicity is the most reliable formula for success on the platform.
—
Alex Sherman,zach Vallese,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
And there is access to — and practice with — her father’s rifle, the element that can turn ideation into action.
—
Nicole Hockley,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideation
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Your creativity is eager and focused as the Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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The beautiful Grace Kelly captured the world's attention and imagination (and still does) for decades, but no one was more enamored by the actress than Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
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“Ideation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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