BLUE-SKY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

blue-sky

adjective

Definition of blue-sky

as in utopian

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Recent Examples of blue-sky Autumn typically enjoys the least windy weather, with sparkling blue-sky days, transitioning foliage, and crisp evenings. — Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 For example, critics of grant peer review, even before this administration, have noted that the practice can lead scientists to be conservative and avoid pursuing high-risk, blue-sky work—because getting a group of reviewers to agree on the value of a risky idea is hard. — Mark Histed, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 If resources were not an issue — in the ultimate blue-sky scenario — what kind of thinker or skill set would be Winnipeg’s greatest asset? — Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 June 2026 On a blue-sky morning in April, Platner arrives at the Ellsworth Public Library, a quaint white-columned colonial 15 minutes from his home. — Julia Terruso, Time, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue-sky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-sky

Adjective

Just like there are today, there were doomers and skeptics, utopian boosters and scientists pleading for calm.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The service industry reached a level of convenience that still seems almost utopian.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of utopian

Adjective

That book, which served as a major source for Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster biopic, Oppenheimer, presented a nuanced portrait of the idealistic, mystically inclined, yet duplicitous and power-seeking nuclear physicist.

— Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 15 Sep. 2026
Garrel plays Matteo, an idealistic bookstore owner in Rome who falls for the very married actress Greta (Jasmine Trinca).

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of idealistic

Adjective

Scot’s self-confidence in genderqueer expression seems unrealistic for his age and for the times, and yuppie Sam is too perfect.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Vagmaxxing seems the logical offshoot of a trend that prizes unreasonable, unrealistic body modification to the point of impossible AI perfection and transhumanism—scary enough!

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of unrealistic

Adjective

Crafted with a corseted bodice and sweetheart neckline with a flowing skirt and dramatic train, the dress wholly evoked a fanciful, tender aesthetic.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Anyway, Mulroney recently ended things with the girls in order to get married, which cued several fanciful attempts at revenge, which continue well after the trial has ended.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fanciful

Adjective

People still love Paid in Full, and that was something that really was a visionary move to have all of these aspects of culture essentially under one umbrella.

— Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Inspired by ineffable nature Dillard’s virtuosic, visionary style isn’t for everyone.

— Amy Cannon, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of visionary

Adjective

The original Ladybird housed the smallest round mechanical movement then produced in series, turning an exercise in extreme miniaturization into the foundation for some of the brand’s most imaginative jewelry watches.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
The lineup is packed with powerful dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and imaginative animation and shorts that highlight diverse stories of culture, sense of place, and resilience.

— Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of imaginative

Adjective

Her story featured her own original music and an interview with a friend, who is in his 60s, and who has never had a romantic relationship before.

— Anya Steinberg, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Investigations into how police use the cameras further revealed a national pattern of unsupervised searches allowing officers to stalk romantic interests.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of romantic

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