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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
The top floors, 19 and 20, are dedicated to four additional dining concepts.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2026
There are also new concepts at the AquaDome Market food hall, including Seoulmate – get the bulgogi bowl with marinated beef – and a new Chief Dog Officer named Skipper.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Adjoining the original nightclub, the two concepts combine to form a massive entertainment complex of unmatched scope--even by Vegas’s outsized standards.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
With the biggest out-of-this-world adventures likely to be found in theaters, many of the most memorable — and undoubtedly the weirdest — concepts tended to be found in Saturday morning cartoons.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
Working closely with the British Army, Burton said the effort is also accelerating Atlantic Strike concepts into practical, deployable capabilities for the fleet, further advancing the Navy’s multi-domain warfare strategy.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Various concepts and workstreams continue to be evaluated, and no conclusions should be drawn from individual consultant tenders or preliminary planning materials.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
In translating these concepts, Sunset and other new lifestyle magazines showed readers how to integrate decks, outdoor kitchens and barbecues into their garden plans.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
In the middle of Paris’ intense heat wave, both incorporated water into their show concepts, creating immersive experiences that felt not only visually striking but also emotionally and physically connected to the moment.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2026
There are also new concepts at the AquaDome Market food hall, including Seoulmate – get the bulgogi bowl with marinated beef – and a new Chief Dog Officer named Skipper.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Adjoining the original nightclub, the two concepts combine to form a massive entertainment complex of unmatched scope--even by Vegas’s outsized standards.
—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
With the biggest out-of-this-world adventures likely to be found in theaters, many of the most memorable — and undoubtedly the weirdest — concepts tended to be found in Saturday morning cartoons.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
Working closely with the British Army, Burton said the effort is also accelerating Atlantic Strike concepts into practical, deployable capabilities for the fleet, further advancing the Navy’s multi-domain warfare strategy.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Various concepts and workstreams continue to be evaluated, and no conclusions should be drawn from individual consultant tenders or preliminary planning materials.
—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
In translating these concepts, Sunset and other new lifestyle magazines showed readers how to integrate decks, outdoor kitchens and barbecues into their garden plans.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
In the middle of Paris’ intense heat wave, both incorporated water into their show concepts, creating immersive experiences that felt not only visually striking but also emotionally and physically connected to the moment.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concepts
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Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.
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Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.
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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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The festival is also a place to discuss ideas, to collaborate on projects, to discuss co-productions, to dream and be a part of the conversation globally to ensure that the next generations here will have a better future in film.
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As Barthel and other cannabis scholars say, the federal and state government crackdowns over the past century fueled the negative stereotypes and were always more grounded in culture wars than in evidence of medical harm.
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The supporting cast is comfortable in the age-old stereotypes thrust upon them and eager to place their own stamps on the roles.
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After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
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Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
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The thread of citizen rights and responsibilities weaves through each of these, uniting evolving conceptions of freedom, self-government, and individual achievement from the nation’s past through to its present.
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Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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