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 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 With attendance of nearly 2,500, the conference demonstrated the strong creative appetite to explore constructive uses of AI, with many sessions and conversations entering blue-sky territory. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 May 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

These advocates, in many cases, aren’t concerned about those issues, and believe that if humanity somehow survives the AI age, we are headed for a utopian future full of abundant health and scientific breakthroughs.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Experts don’t yet know whether the scenes represent a utopian port city or a real place in the ancient Roman world.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of utopian

Adjective

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
But, in the idealistic Harry, Sybylla finally meets a man who can see an unconventional woman as a partner to commend and enjoy, rather than to tame or endure.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of idealistic

Adjective

First glimpsed in The Empire Strikes Back and heavily featured in Return of the Jedi are typical of the Empire; designed to instil fear, but laughably impractical.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Without the proper port facilities, regulations, safety protocols, and other essentials, nuclear cargo ships are as impractical as steamships without coal or oil refueling stations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

Personalized Recognition Can Scale For many leaders, scale is where personalization feels unrealistic.

— Candy Fernandez, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The disclosure, furnished by the nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid, claimed that the Postal Service built its Federal Ballot Mail Portal under an unrealistic timetable, failed to test it adequately, and could delay large ballot mailings.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of unrealistic

Adjective

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
To fill that nostalgic envelope, the Beckers called on designer Kelsey Sundberg, who conceived a fanciful storyline for the interiors.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fanciful

Adjective

Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary.

— Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
The philanthropic element of TSO was a mandate of Paul O’Neill, the band’s visionary founder who died in 2017.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of visionary

Adjective

Both of France’s sons seem to appreciate imaginative play over messing around with action figures, something that makes perfect sense given France’s own love for the arts.

— Marah Eakin, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
One of the great melodists of the rock era taking up bass, however, gave us dozens of richly imaginative and memorable basslines.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of imaginative

Adjective

The couple, who went Instagram official last month, shared a series of snaps from their romantic vacation together.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The romantic silhouette, especially in that shade of purple, was eye-catching, certainly a standout fashion moment on the red carpet that night.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of romantic

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