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new idea

NOUN
originality
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boldness brilliance cleverness daring freshness imagination individuality ingenuity innovation inventiveness resourcefulness spirit
STRONG
creativity imaginativeness ingeniousness innovativeness invention modernity newness nonconformity novelty unconventionality unorthodoxy
WEAK
creative spirit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
being reality
WEAK
orthodoxy

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Justice Kagan seems to be floating this interesting new idea of civility where I think what she’s saying is judges should just listen to one another with an open mind.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Suspending gas taxes when fuel prices are high isn’t a new idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

TV shows made for your phone are not a new idea.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

This difference led Wang to a new idea.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

And a new idea pops into my head.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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