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

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Adjective

The vision of a utopian domestic future took a strange turn during the Cold War, marrying the breathless excitement of the space age with the existential dread of nuclear annihilation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Some scientists are pushing back against these utopian portrayals.

— Christopher von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of utopian

Adjective

Pulled into the action is Liz Gold, an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Pulled into the action is Liz Gold (O’Casey), an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of idealistic

Adjective

Nonlinear editing changed how films are cut; digital cinematography changed how they are shot and reviewed; visual effects and virtual production made once-impractical images possible.

— Partner Content, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
That would be impractical in Soho and unthinkable in Times Square.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

But expecting new technologies to be drop-in ready and price-competitive from the get-go is unrealistic, said Priyana Khanna, innovation director of scaling at the innovation platform Fashion for Good.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Burnham estimated that the same strategy for 114 would cost perhaps $100 million or more, making such a blunt approach unrealistic.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of unrealistic

Adjective

Imagine a rich young thing throwing her fanciful clothes over the door of a bedroom armoire before falling into bed, makeup on, at the end of a day.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
My appreciation to attractions officials, creative types, public relations folks and other experts who helped with facts, figures and fanciful requests.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fanciful

Adjective

Alexander was a visionary professor of architecture at Berkeley.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
South Beach socialite, arts and gay rights activist, businesswoman, volunteer and visionary Merle Rosenbaum Weiss was the Dolly Parton of the local Miami community.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of visionary

Adjective

From this format emerges the tacit thesis that the Bicentennial cultural activities excelled at provoking critical, imaginative reflections on America’s past and future from artmakers and from ordinary citizens alike.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Expanding on French drama series, Debeurme praised his colleagues and fellow artists presenting audacious, imaginative projects in La Rochelle.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of imaginative

Adjective

Morgan developed the test with her longtime collaborator and romantic partner, Harvard psychology professor Henry Murray (Crowe).

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Pike committed the murder over an intense romantic jealousy of Slemmer, who allegedly attempted to steal her boyfriend’s attention.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of romantic

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