the idea
noun
: the central meaning or purpose of something : goal or intention
The whole idea of the game is to keep from getting caught.
The idea is to get people to attend.
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Then, the success of the movie and its continued success on streaming were what led to the idea of a sequel.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
Go for a metallic Adidas pair and complete the look with a plain or graphic print T-shirt—the idea is to project a relaxed style with a hint of grunge.
—Renata Joffre, Vogue, 4 May 2025
Gordon and Oppenheim brought the idea for the film to Reeves and Bullock who went on to develop the film with them.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Gordon and Oppenheim first brought the idea for the film to Reeves and Bullock, who both went on to develop the film with them.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
Go for a metallic Adidas pair and complete the look with a plain or graphic print T-shirt—the idea is to project a relaxed style with a hint of grunge.
—Renata Joffre, Vogue, 4 May 2025
Gordon and Oppenheim brought the idea for the film to Reeves and Bullock who went on to develop the film with them.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Gordon and Oppenheim first brought the idea for the film to Reeves and Bullock, who both went on to develop the film with them.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the idea
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“The idea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20idea. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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