idea
noun
any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity.
ideas
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pluralof idea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Evidence of these many influences are clear to see in Swansea's game-model this season, with Vitor pulling together ideas from his time at FC Porto, Shandong Taishan and Liverpool.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
These ideas, however, were not unique to those suffering paranoid illness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Researchers hope the databases created using the digitised text -- which he likens to a kind of "huge Facebook of the past" -- could help bring to light links between people, places and ideas.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“They’ve shown again and again that they’re willing to take chances on distinctive voices and fresh ideas, and I’m excited to work with the team to help bring even more great stories to members everywhere.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
It was the best of ideas because it gave them all something to look forward to, and that was so important.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
