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notion

[noh-shuhn] / ˈnoʊ ʃən /




Usage

What are other ways to say notion? The noun notion suggests a fleeting, vague, or imperfect thought: a bare notion of how to proceed. Thought, which reflects its primary emphasis on the mental process, may denote any concept except the more weighty and elaborate ones: I welcomed his thoughts on the subject. A thought came to him.  Idea, although it may refer to thoughts of any degree of seriousness or triviality, is commonly used for mental concepts considered more important or elaborate: We pondered the idea of the fourth dimension. The idea of his arrival frightened me. Conception suggests a thought that seems complete, individual, recent, or somewhat intricate: The architect's conception delighted them.

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Perhaps understandably, those top AI developers are approaching the government every few months with the notion of banning open-source models.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Besides, the study notes, there’s no clear notion of what a “normal” level is.

From Slate Jul. 16, 2026

Indeed, the notion that he could land his first major title around the corner from where he grew up is irresistible.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

For many of these individuals, he says, the notion of giant contracts for scores of elite players is “a bridge too far.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Obviously, the notion that the height of a mountain could be measured from sea level could establish itself only after this view had been abandoned.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Helen adds that despite "archaic notions" still being attached to endometriosis, a greater awareness is a positive to both diagnosed and undiagnosed people.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

But these notions would have shocked the public in 1880, or even 1900.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Lee himself poured cold water on these notions during a June 8 press conference.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s just they’re driving me crazy with stupid notions in this story conference. What’s up?”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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