This page shows Idea in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like thought or calculation. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Idea in a sentence

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Idea meaning

  1. An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
  2. The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
  3. The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

Synonyms of Idea

thought figuring computation calculation approximation estimation estimate view persuasion sentiment opinion mental object cognitive content content reckoning

Example sentences (20)

I just have no idea how it got here, and I have very little idea how they can upset the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday.

When we proposed the idea of three (3) decorators working on different elements of the wedding, she loved the idea.

He had no clear idea of what to do with his new acquisition, other than realising a fatuous idea about “free speech”.

Combining this operational need with the idea of linking LLMs together was the core of our idea for our SDA solution.

When discussing the idea with my wife, we brainstormed the idea of turning it into an indoor skate park and pro shop.

British Columbia introduced the idea of fixing election dates in 2001, but the idea didn't catch on immediately.

Even though I have meditated for years, I still have a little monkey in my brain that swings from idea to idea.

Although Maiah confessed she was less than thrilled by the idea when Austin, her boyfriend, initially proposed the idea.

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The idea of connecting an external GPU to your laptop over Thunderbolt has always been a neat but niche idea.

Come out of a system and a world that is built on the wrong idea, an idea that never can create a perfect union with God.

She said the idea of limiting, or delaying, sex education might seem politically expedient, but is ultimately a bad idea.

I don't like the idea of it, but I'm open to the idea of letting the world see, oh, that was a hashtag fail.

School choice is a popular idea, embraced by most Americans, not some fringe idea that requires extraordinary explanation.

On its face, the idea of exiting the World Health Organization (WHO) during a global pandemic sounds like a terrible idea.

Is the idea of these Black workers as unskilled connected to the idea of them as unmotivated and lazy—an extension of that?

Apparently, the idea of the falling out between Lowery and Burnett that forms the core of the film was actually Smith's idea.

But they quickly abandoned the idea after recognizing the political peril if the idea leaked to the press — or to their boss.

We love the idea that the boogeyman is this universal idea that's used to scare children to stay in bed.

While having a great idea is essential, the ability to execute that idea requires a broad set of skills.

Fans in the comment section appear to like the idea - some of them pitching this idea to Marvel Studios.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "idea" in a sentence?
An example: "I just have no idea how it got here, and I have very little idea how they can upset the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "idea" from real English texts.
What does "idea" mean?
Idea means: An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
What are synonyms of "idea"?
Common synonyms of "idea" include: thought, figuring, computation, calculation, approximation, estimation, estimate, view. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "idea" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "idea", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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