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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Over three decades, Salon has brought together politics, culture, criticism and ideas in a way that was distinctly our own.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Its scientific approach attracts advisers and individuals who believe in academic ideas about factors such as value that drive long-run investing success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Now, without the constant conversations outside of just having conversations with my friends, a lot of the ideas develop on stage, and they don’t start in public,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Your ideas and your creativity are a lot more valued because you actually get to implement those firsthand, and the responsibility you take on is a lot greater because of that," says London-based Clinton, 23.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Khrushchev worked out his ideas aloud, as if speaking to himself.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
