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idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
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Where that show’s boss (played by Steve Carell) was a bit of an inappropriate fool, Gleeson’s character is more idealistic.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Luke played Adam, an idealistic and patriotic young man who joins the Army in his father’s footsteps after the tragic events of 9/11.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The principles aren’t fluffy manifestos or idealistic dreams.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Newer companies promising noble causes, in contrast, are not tarnished—or less tarnished, at least—which also appeals to idealistic young workers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Luke played Adam, an idealistic and patriotic young man who joins the Army in his father’s footsteps after the tragic events of 9/11.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The principles aren’t fluffy manifestos or idealistic dreams.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Newer companies promising noble causes, in contrast, are not tarnished—or less tarnished, at least—which also appeals to idealistic young workers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Idealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idealistic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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