whole idea

NOUN

justification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apology approval argument basis confirmation explanation pretext rationale rationalization vindication

STRONG

absolution account acquittal advocacy answer apologia cop-out defense exculpation exoneration extenuation grounds idea mitigation palliation palliative plea rebuttal reply response sanctification story support validation warrant wherefore

WEAK

raison d'être song and dance whatfor whitewashing why and wherefore

Antonyms

STRONGEST

charge indictment opposition

STRONG

question request sentence

NOUN

purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambition aspiration desire determination direction function goal idea intent objective plan principle project reason scheme scope view wish

STRONG

animus bourn calculation design destination dream drift end expectation hope mecca mission object point premeditation proposal proposition prospect resolve will

WEAK

big idea intendment ulterior motive whatfor where one's headed why and wherefore whyfor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred

STRONG

beginning start

Example Sentences

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The whole idea of saving money out of your income today is to benefit from compound growth so that you have more funds later on, when you stop working.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

“I was completely immersed in the whole idea that I didn’t realize that I really just wanted to go back to Mexico,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Third, the whole idea is malarkey—a half-witted distortion of fairly conventional deterrence theory.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

"What I'm sad about is that some people got it wrong, the whole idea of that event," said Sabalenka, speaking at the season-opening Brisbane International.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

“The whole idea behind why they built it will be gone.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

whole idea

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