food for thought

NOUN

subject for thought

Synonyms

WEAK

intellectual nourishment something to chew on

Example Sentences

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Iran’s failures as well as its successes give Beijing food for thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

What is “Love is Blind” if not food for thought about your own desires and must-haves in a relationship?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Credit where due, though: the script, which he wrote with Enrico Natale, packs food for thought into a low-key speech, delivered by Pacino 17 minutes in, about the peril of division.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

This, however, does not do justice to the excellence running right through Palace's team which will surely give England coach Tuchel food for thought.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

Penelope had no interest in revenge, but as a person in the midst of a daring escape herself, The Count of Monte Cristo offered food for thought.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood