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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-sky

Adjective

In ‘The Strange Architect,’ VanderMeer explores the legacy of Arthur Bream, a man whose dreams of building a utopian community are wrecked when his daughter goes missing.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 23 July 2026
But advocating for morally just, utopian policies is the sort of thing that democratic socialists ought to be doing.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Definition of utopian

Adjective

Renna stars as an idealistic father who volunteers to coach his kid’s team, only to find that the real challenge isn’t the 10-year-olds, but the adults surrounding them.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
We’re introduced, in a kingdom under the seas ruled by merpeople, to an idealistic and sweet-hearted redheaded mermaid princess fascinated by the human world; in this version, Lara.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of idealistic

Adjective

On a 30-story building, rooftop space may compete with mechanical systems and amenities, making conventional solar impractical.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
For a long time, our leading hypothesis was bullying and violence, but that may be a bit impractical, given their kingdoms are vast networks of tunnels that can stretch for up to three kilometers.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

Scorsese’s lawyers countersued, argued that Afram was a newcomer to the industry with unrealistic expectations.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026
Further, the notion of a transfer portal, allowing college athletes to move an unlimited number of times in pursuit of more NIL money offered by programs, would have seemed unrealistic and harmful to higher education.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of unrealistic

Adjective

But for Miami, adding Giannis and LeBron would have made Miami a legitimate East contender with championship hopes no longer fanciful or seeming far off.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Such a notion would have seemed like science fiction only a few years ago, but since the orbital data center frenzy kicked off last year, the once-fanciful prospect has become a distinct possibility.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of fanciful

Adjective

Murphy will receive the award in recognition of a body of work that embodies Lear’s enduring legacy of creativity, visionary storytelling and social impact.

— William Earl, Variety, 28 July 2026
Comic-Con kicked off in San Diego on Thursday, and in a sign Hollywood may be moving beyond Peak IP, some of this year’s buzziest panels aren’t for superheroes or cute droids, but for visionary creators.

— Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Definition of visionary

Adjective

That was also the case for Farrell, 24, who has a similar profile as a savvy playmaker and imaginative chance-creator.

— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 July 2026
But while Kozue is a genuine, unapologetic weirdo, the film that is constructed around her soon betrays a less imaginative, more normative impulse — so much so that this coming-of-age story ultimately leaves a bitter taste.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of imaginative

Adjective

The Aquamarine alum and John, 36, married in a romantic ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, two years after announcing their engagement in July 2024.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
According to another arrest complaint, a third woman who had a long-term romantic relationship with Tristan Tate accused him of raping her at his apartment in Luton, England, on multiple occasions between April 2012 and December 2013.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of romantic

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