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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
trying to change the public's concept of a nightly newscast
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as in ideas
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a concept for a new kind of automobile that could revolutionize the industry
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Recent Examples of concepts
Many people have framed the rise of Red Shambhala as a direct response to Vril and Agartha, two concepts that have become a fixture of alt-right memes in the last year.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Heading into the playoffs, the Blue Jays rely on these principles not as concepts on paper, but as daily practices that sustain performance under pressure.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Along with goods for trade and plundered wealth, concepts of the soul have traveled the networks of empire.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The screenings double as a marketplace opportunity, with participating directors presenting their debut or sophomore feature concepts to acquisition executives, sales agents and potential co-production partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
His unique culinary concepts span a wide range of cuisines, from Chinese-Mexican fusion eatery ChinaPoblano in Las Vegas to TheBazaar, a Spanish-Japanese restaurant with multiple locations.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Early in the project, the federal agency handling the building -- the National Park Service is leading the ballroom project -- begins sharing concepts of the building, including about 10% of the design drawings, for a collaborative consultation process, according to Bryant.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Naroditsky was widely praised for his ability to explain complex chess concepts clearly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Majora’s Mask is also one of the most original concepts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Heading into the playoffs, the Blue Jays rely on these principles not as concepts on paper, but as daily practices that sustain performance under pressure.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Along with goods for trade and plundered wealth, concepts of the soul have traveled the networks of empire.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The screenings double as a marketplace opportunity, with participating directors presenting their debut or sophomore feature concepts to acquisition executives, sales agents and potential co-production partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
His unique culinary concepts span a wide range of cuisines, from Chinese-Mexican fusion eatery ChinaPoblano in Las Vegas to TheBazaar, a Spanish-Japanese restaurant with multiple locations.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Early in the project, the federal agency handling the building -- the National Park Service is leading the ballroom project -- begins sharing concepts of the building, including about 10% of the design drawings, for a collaborative consultation process, according to Bryant.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Naroditsky was widely praised for his ability to explain complex chess concepts clearly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Majora’s Mask is also one of the most original concepts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concepts
Noun
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But Interview With the Vampire set a precedent for transformative TV from the Immortal Universe, its narrative and visual audacity subverting adaptation tropes and genre storytelling by challenging viewers’ notions of immortality, sexuality, and destiny.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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Contrary to the previous notions about our youth, their inherent power and unidentified skillsets could put them in a position to change their own lives, with the proper guidance.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The shareholder meetings give the youngest Browns in the sixth and seventh generations, and their distant cousins, a chance to meet and bounce ideas off one another.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Few characters are as beloved as those from The Wizard of Oz (1939), making for reliable costume ideas year after year.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Juelich says, referring to longtime stereotypes.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, parents, journalists and opponents, director Kevin Shaw probes media bias, racial stereotypes, community pride and the ethical complexities of youth sports—showing how a moment meant to celebrate young athletes became a lasting stigma.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deliberate mind wandering, where people give themselves the freedom to drift off-subject, allowing their thoughts to take a different course.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her grief lives with her, but now her thoughts are more organized in voice memos, notes in an app on her phone, in a Word doc.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So this was quite a departure from traditional conceptions of the subject.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Go through a corn maze, sip on apple cider, and take silly pictures with the cardboard cutouts.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Concepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concepts. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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