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
House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Republican but not a DeSantis ally, spiked both ideas.
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Infantino’s ideas and antics have frequently drawn resistance from some European federations and even the continent’s confederation, UEFA.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Here are a few ideas for Cinco de Mayo.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
This report provides some useful ideas on how to fix it.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Parker loved that the quartet never had any songs or ideas in mind whenever a set began.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Working with the brand, also, Bader says, has gone well, as the team was open to giving her creative freedom and listening to her ideas.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 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, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
And is, in his fashion, devoted to love, writing a love story with its own deliberate ideas about heart.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Infantino’s ideas and antics have frequently drawn resistance from some European federations and even the continent’s confederation, UEFA.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Here are a few ideas for Cinco de Mayo.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
This report provides some useful ideas on how to fix it.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Parker loved that the quartet never had any songs or ideas in mind whenever a set began.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Working with the brand, also, Bader says, has gone well, as the team was open to giving her creative freedom and listening to her ideas.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 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, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
And is, in his fashion, devoted to love, writing a love story with its own deliberate ideas about heart.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But that ultimately felt too literal, and so, Lowery came up with something a bit more fluid through various sketches and clay models.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic, developer of the popular Claude family of AI models, made a public stand earlier this year after expressing concerns about how the Pentagon would use its systems, particularly regarding the use of AI for domestic mass surveillance.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the Paramount upfront meetings commence, the company appears poised to keep them and is not at present entertaining any notions of returning to the days when CBS held court in front of advertisers at Carnegie Hall.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The addition of Hines and Williams are examples of how the portal can be used to supplement high school recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Senior forward Jordyn Washington, who also scored Tuesday, has a team-best 17 goals.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beachy is worried that basic research could take a back seat to short-term goals as defined by the White House.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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With Brazzell in the mix, the Panthers can get creative with their route concepts.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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China makes its own SpiderFab But concepts like SpiderFab could, in theory, completely change all that.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Zeilberger, meanwhile, is prepared to abandon mathematical ideals in favor of a mathematics that’s inherently messy — just like the world is.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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People have flocked to our country because of the promise of our ideals.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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