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as in notion
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 idea
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 concept
The concept of pricing carbon earned Yale economist William Nordhaus a Nobel Prize, and the approach has been upheld in federal court.
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 21 Feb. 2025
Now, the Dodgers are running the concept back with Rushing, who has done nothing but hit in his time in the minors — a .930 OPS in his first 1,018 professional plate appearances after the Dodgers selected him in the second round of the 2022 draft.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The concept of a one-for-all, indivisible security across the North Atlantic has been remarkably successful in deterring attacks against NATO members.
—Ian Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The concept involves a partially retractable roof, sources say.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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As Kerekes explained to me, karma isn’t simply the notion of retribution or some one-to-one exchange of good or bad.—
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
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Modeled on an idea from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat, the agency has drawn sharp criticism from leaders of the financial industry and, more recently, from the new Trump administration.—
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Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish.—
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Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.—
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Religious ideology also played an important role in other early 20th century conceptions of European unity.—
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The growing demand for thought leaders in niche sectors means there’s a significant opportunity for consultants to help clients build credibility, expand their influence, and attract high-value opportunities through strategic brand positioning. 4.—
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For one dog owner, the quiet stillness of their home while away was once a comforting thought.—
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The Globetrotters’ mission of breaking down racial barriers and stereotypes grabbed Chamberlain’s attention.—
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These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.—
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In future books about how to make a strong first impression, authors would be wise to cite the work of Sears.—
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Building Patient Trust In Digital Environments Patients' first impressions of your practice are often based on your website.—
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But actually, Darwin’s theory is based on fitness to survive, which does not always mean big and strong.—
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For highly social animals like humans and other primates, the native opioid system may also play a role in social bonding, according to one influential theory.—
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“Concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concept. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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