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as in notions
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the false conception that wheelchair users are homebound and helpless
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as in ideas
something imagined or pictured in the mind
our changing conceptions of what constitutes art
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Recent Examples of conceptions
Farrell and Kidman are outstanding, even as Lanthimos' ritualistic plotting and direction keep them hemmed into their characters' rigid conceptions.
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Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
So this was quite a departure from traditional conceptions of the subject.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The hierarchy of money is present in both conceptions, it is not spelled out explicitly in either conception.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptions
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But a more recent line of research has pushed back against these notions, using statistical analysis to suggest that the apparent variations in response are just the result of measurement error and day-to-day biological variability.—
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Beau McCall understands the affective power of buttons—these commonplace household notions have captured his imagination for decades.—
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Both are confident, charismatic personalities who are comfortable espousing ideas that spark controversy, even within their own parties.—
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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more!—
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Gone were the days of elaborate concepts, old-timey characters, and aspirations toward modern classical composition.—
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The concepts making their debut range from Kwame Onwuachi’s take on Caribbean cuisine in Las Vegas to Francesco Martucci bringing his pizza prowess to fine dining in Miami—and everything in between, encompassing a wide variety of flavors, heritages, and more.—
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to his brother Don Swayze and [Sean’s] children.—
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Boise State head coach Leon Rice doesn’t often give much away when talking about his team in public, keeping his harshest thoughts to himself and for the locker room.—
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The class is breaking stereotypes about water aerobics.—
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In one afternoon, the prevailing stereotypes of underachieving Black boys and absentee Black fathers were irrelevant.—
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Many protesters have taken to carrying signs showing pictures of Good.—
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As of Sunday, Nado continues his search for Pico, posting flyers with pictures and contact information.—
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“Conceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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