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basic idea

NOUN

central idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basic thought central principle central thought main idea main point

STRONG

core crux essence gist heart keynote pith point substance

WEAK

basic principle basis

NOUN

keynote

Synonyms

STRONG

basis center core cornerstone criterion crux essence gist heart idea kernel keystone linchpin mainspring marrow measure motive nub pith principle root source spring standard substance

WEAK

central idea

Antonyms

STRONG

end exterior exteriority outside periphery result surface

NOUN

keynote/keystone

Synonyms

WEAK

basis center core cornerstone criterion crux gist heart idea kernel linchpin mainspring marrow measure motive nub pith principle root source spring standard substance

Example Sentences

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The Vital Lyfe co-founders said that being able to tout SpaceX credentials can be a big help in attracting funding, although a solid idea and a business plan also go a long way.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Usually, one would have a pretty solid idea of where things were headed after watching more than half a series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But sometimes we can get a solid idea of what’s coming by looking at the past.

From Scientific American • Sep. 26, 2023

It’s a solid idea that has garnered support from Chief Seattle Club, Solid Ground and Low Income Housing Institute, among others.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Certainly this phenomenon can be partially explained by the extra-fluidity of the alphabetical language which cannot be depended upon as a suitable organ to conserve any solid idea.

From The Problem of China by Russell, Bertrand

basic idea

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