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Blue-Sky Thinking

bloo sky THINK-ing

/bluː skaɪ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

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blueskythinking

Dictionary meaning

Open-minded, creative, and unconstrained brainstorming without worrying about practical limitations or feasibility.

Examples

  • The CEO called for a day of blue-sky thinking to reimagine the company's product line.
  • Blue-sky thinking sessions can feel impractical but often generate the seeds of real breakthroughs.

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