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idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
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The animated musical features Ariana DeBose as an idealistic youngster who runs afoul of her kingdom's narcissistic ruler (Chris Pine) and befriends an energetic star to help rescue her people's wishes.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
In the current internet landscape, talk of eliminating hostility from large, multiracial platforms feels idealistic at best—particularly when those platforms are owned by egotistical billionaires such as Elon Musk, who has used Twitter to endorse racist claims and alienate parts of its user base.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
His father packed up the family — Lockshin, his mom, his two siblings — and defected to the Soviet Union with idealistic visions.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Maybe that sounds absurdly idealistic and totally outside the realm of possibility for Disneyland.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
What Is the Traditional Casual Aesthetic? Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Sustainable Home Decor
Aquarius, the last air sign in the zodiac, are defined by their innovative, idealistic, progressive, and confident traits—often doing things their own way with a strong sense of morality and purpose.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Then, of course, there were Obama’s own shortcomings during his presidency, namely his capitulation to forces opposed to his most idealistic visions.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2024
His younger brother decided to write for him a guide of sorts to winning elections, a set of practical lessons for his sometimes too idealistic sibling.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Venus meeting Saturn can pop the bubble on idealistic spending.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
In the current internet landscape, talk of eliminating hostility from large, multiracial platforms feels idealistic at best—particularly when those platforms are owned by egotistical billionaires such as Elon Musk, who has used Twitter to endorse racist claims and alienate parts of its user base.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
His father packed up the family — Lockshin, his mom, his two siblings — and defected to the Soviet Union with idealistic visions.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Maybe that sounds absurdly idealistic and totally outside the realm of possibility for Disneyland.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
What Is the Traditional Casual Aesthetic? Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Sustainable Home Decor
Aquarius, the last air sign in the zodiac, are defined by their innovative, idealistic, progressive, and confident traits—often doing things their own way with a strong sense of morality and purpose.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Then, of course, there were Obama’s own shortcomings during his presidency, namely his capitulation to forces opposed to his most idealistic visions.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2024
His younger brother decided to write for him a guide of sorts to winning elections, a set of practical lessons for his sometimes too idealistic sibling.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Venus meeting Saturn can pop the bubble on idealistic spending.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Idealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idealistic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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