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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
Coppola snatches unassimilated ideas from current political paranoia and recent cultural catastrophes (manic news media promoting celebrity insanity), all tossed into the mix with demented incoherence.
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Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Since these companies are being launched post-pandemic, many favor creative and dynamic working methods and encourage fresh ideas.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Getting their involvement can actually help push ideas in a new direction.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Tracking competitors can also help spark new ideas within your own collaborative framework, helping stakeholders recognize gaps that exist in the marketplace where there is room for compliant innovation within your industry.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.
—Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Small gift ideas can make a huge impact.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
But optimists believe that AI is here to augment our work for the better, cutting out busywork and drudgery so that people can spend more time on ideas and creativity.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Despite its previous bad culinary advice about pizza and rocks, AI will initially be used for the presentation of the results for queries in English about recipes and meal ideas entered on mobile devices.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Since these companies are being launched post-pandemic, many favor creative and dynamic working methods and encourage fresh ideas.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Getting their involvement can actually help push ideas in a new direction.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Tracking competitors can also help spark new ideas within your own collaborative framework, helping stakeholders recognize gaps that exist in the marketplace where there is room for compliant innovation within your industry.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.
—Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Small gift ideas can make a huge impact.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
But optimists believe that AI is here to augment our work for the better, cutting out busywork and drudgery so that people can spend more time on ideas and creativity.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Despite its previous bad culinary advice about pizza and rocks, AI will initially be used for the presentation of the results for queries in English about recipes and meal ideas entered on mobile devices.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideas
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These misconceptions, which combined notions of blood contamination with misguided fears about Vodou religions, played a role in the establishment of a detention camp for refugees with HIV.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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But, Republicans said, Vance's overall performance could help puncture preconceived notions of him among undecided voters.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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These examples are just the tip of the iceberg, the tamer work-friendly list.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The removable roof isn’t all that differentiates it from other examples of the EV.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Now fans across the globe can watch talented world class players make highlight reel goals.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The designers used these concepts to amplify guest contact with the sea, a relationship that owners note sadly tends to fade as yachts get larger.Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But people have very, very different concepts of what justice means to them.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some of them are hopeful manifestations for the remix album and others are definitely just for the lulz.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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The clinical manifestations and direct impact on the heart, lungs, and other organs will be measured in the next phase of study.Bill Frist, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Quartz’s Will Gavin scopes out the Tesla CEO’s intentions.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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The answer to this question depends on your intentions for adding a collagen cream to your skin-care routine.Devon Abelman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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The difference in scope is so vast, so astronomical, that these penalties are unrecognizable from their prior incarnations.Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Not only is he not mentioned in Tolkien’s original text, there isn’t even anyone like him in previous incarnations of LOTR.Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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In contrast, on achieving objectives like resilience, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction, the C-suite scores are 14-19% lower on the necessity of internal collaboration.Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Use goal-setting frameworks like OKRs (objectives and key results) to maintain alignment and focus.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ideas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideas. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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