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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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
Both are confident, charismatic personalities who are comfortable espousing ideas that spark controversy, even within their own parties.
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Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
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—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
These ideas are as warm and welcoming as color drenching with more historic precedence.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Hopefully, at least a few states will come up with ideas that help rural providers a bit, and which others could copy, Hempstead said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
For further demystification, check out seven semi-formal wedding attire outfit ideas for inspiration.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Prepare your space for cozy winter layers with these closet storage ideas.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Where will new ideas come from?
—Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Here are some ideas for getting started, inspired by hygge and the season's comforts.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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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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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.—
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Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.—
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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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There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.—
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These are just three examples of how the Canadiens used the teardown to not only acquire future assets, like any other teardown, but also used those future assets as trade capital to move the overall rebuild along at a quicker pace.—
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Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals.—
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Bringing Arcadia and Big Red food to customers year-round at festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties and community events is another of Nguyen’s goals.—
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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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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
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The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.—
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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