mind's eye

noun

Definition of mind's eyenext
as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind there was a disturbing detail that he kept seeing in his mind's eye of the accident scene

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Recent Examples of mind's eye The word is there in his mind's eye. — Jeannie Roberts, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022 Current game options allow players to transport themselves to Pompeii, Chernobyl, the parks of Washington State, or the blanched-sand beaches of your mind's eye. — Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 25 Oct. 2021 Case in point: my new column for Discover, on the subject of the mind's eye. — Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2010 Many fans remember the final Packers game at County Stadium, captured in their mind's eye by Brett Favre's diving touchdown in the final 10 seconds to lift the Packers past Atlanta. — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for mind's eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind's eye
  1. thought
  2. idea
  3. concept
  4. impression
  5. conception
  6. notion
Noun
  • National college basketball writers have shared their thoughts about the Jayhawks and their chances against the Razorbacks and in the tournament.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Liberals and conservatives reported having negative thoughts when asked about his podcast, according to a recent California poll.
    — Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of thought
Noun
  • Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.
    — Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • And then there was the Drip God, which was never my idea.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of idea
Noun
  • His meticulous approach includes researching academic papers to grasp complex connotations of traditional Chinese concepts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Inspired by artificial general intelligence (AGI) concepts, these systems will predict failures, reconfigure workflows and autonomously balance efficiency with sustainability, unlocking new levels of resilience in asset-intensive industries.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of concept
Noun
  • The late Queen Elizabeth had many enviable talents, including impressions of some of the world's most recognizable figures.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • It’s been six years since Leaving Neverland left an indelible impression on Michael Jackson’s legacy.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of impression
Noun
  • Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
  • There's a much bigger story to Sinatra and her conception of this bunker and what her plan was for this bunker long-term that will fill her out and explain her story even more.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of conception
Noun
  • The implementation was much delayed due to a whole slew of factors, from states opposing the very notion to later delays caused by the pandemic to the usual governmental slowness.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a sworn legal declaration, Flick claimed that DOGE officials arrived at SSA with preconceived notions of widespread fraud, despite no evidence to support such claims.
    — Dan Cody, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of notion

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