in everyone's thoughts
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Definition
- Adverb phrase:
- Being thought about or remembered by all people: This phrase describes something or someone that is currently occupying the collective attention, memory, or concern of a group of people.
Usage
- The phrase "in everyone's thoughts" is used to express that a subject is widely remembered, considered, or cared about by a community, often during a specific time or event.
- It is commonly used in contexts of shared concern, remembrance, or anticipation.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be in everyone's thoughts": This is the standard construction. It often carries a tone of empathy, solidarity, or collective focus.
- The missing child was in everyone's thoughts until she was found safely.
Variants and Related Words
- On everyone's mind: A very similar phrase with virtually identical meaning, indicating something is being widely thought about.
- The exam results were on everyone's mind.
Synonyms
- Widely remembered
- Collectively considered
- On the public's mind
Related Phrases
- In the air: This idiom describes a feeling or idea that is prevalent or sensed by many people in a place, often creating a shared mood. While related, it is more about a pervasive atmosphere than specific, conscious thoughts.
- A sense of excitement was in the air before the festival.
Adverb
- on everybody's mind
- Christmas was in the air