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

There still exists in him the hope for a return to his idealistic notion of the box being a portal for dimensional advancement, where diseases could be cured, peace could be achieved, and a techno-utopia might be possible across all worlds.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
The series is set in a world under constant surveillance, in which a troubled war veteran and an idealistic Europol agent form an unlikely duo to unravel a tech conspiracy threatening Europe and the foundations of reality, the logline runs.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of idealistic

Adjective

Their potential applications include modeling advanced materials and chemical reactions, optimizing complex logistics networks and addressing some computational problems that are impractical for today’s systems.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Spreadsheets cannot teach these dynamics, and real-world training may be dangerous, impractical or impossible.

— Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

Years ago, a P-pop group on a global stage sounded unrealistic, so a win would validate everyone who built this scene alongside us with fellow artists, producers, creatives, and fans.

— Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Because of the trend’s rising popularity, dermatologists are warning others that the glass skin look may be unrealistic and the skincare routines behind it aren’t suitable for every skin type.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of unrealistic

Adjective

Furthermore, the talented illustrator found escape in the fanciful action stories.

— Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of fanciful

Adjective

As her paintings are visionary statements providing mysterious insights into the inner life of an artist, so, too, is Lee Krasner a visionary and a revolutionary personality as a woman.

— Barbara Rose, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
Faith has achieved all of this in a town where the most boundary-pushing, visionary works and artists aren’t always the ones most celebrated on Music Row.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 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

Once a farrier's shop, Bygones Cocktail Bar, centered on a horseshoe bar, has romantic lighting, cocktails executed with joy and delight, and a laissez-faire atmosphere.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
And the cliffside cocktail bars provide a romantic stage where tourists gather for each Santorini sunset.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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