Synonyms of concepts

concepts

noun

plural of concept

1

as in notions

an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation

trying to change the public's concept of a nightly newscast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notions
• stereotypes
• conceptions
• theories
• hypotheses
• generalizations
• clichés
• sayings
• generalities
• truisms
• propositions
• commonplaces
• platitudes
• proverbs
• bromides
• saws
• adages
• simplifications
• oversimplifications
• simplisms

2

as in ideas

something imagined or pictured in the mind

a concept for a new kind of automobile that could revolutionize the industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notions
• ideas
• thoughts
• conceptions
• pictures
• impressions
• images
• abstractions
• perceptions
• observations
• cogitations
• theories
• intellections
• assumptions
• reflections
• prejudices
• beliefs
• hunches
• preconceptions
• apprehensions
• hypotheses
• mind's eyes
• illusions
• premonitions
• presentiments
• cognitions
• convictions
• delusions
• vagaries
• conceits
• chimeras
• prepossessions
• speculations
• whims
• hallucinations
• conjectures
• caprices
• phantasms
• guesses
• inspirations
• kinks
• fancies
• conclusions
• suppositions
• surmises
• brain waves
• brainstorms
• freaks
• brainchildren

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• realities
• actualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concepts

The food and drink Eleven dining concepts offer tons of choices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The concepts are not that different from how states regulate utilities. — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

This makes generalization and AGI key concepts when reasoning about the speed of progress. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

But showing off or gussying things up is the last thing on Anderson’s mind; high concepts aren’t listed on the program. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Product managers can explore concepts and create working prototypes with ease. — Stephen Clark, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

At crucial junctures over the centuries, parallel concepts of order, displays of power, and reflections of economic structures have manifested in both dance and police work. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The first wave of commitments from retail and dining concepts include Dolce & Gabbana, Casa Tua Cucina and Los Mochis. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The MemoMind One’s summaries were particularly strange and vague, with awkward and nonsensically arranged concepts strung together with flowery horoscope-like language. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026