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 service industry reached a level of convenience that still seems almost utopian.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
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

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

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

Isabelle Fuhrman plays a visionary computer scientist who gets tapped by a tech magnate (Dennis Quaid) to work on a device developed to communicate with aliens.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary.

— Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of visionary

Adjective

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
Their first half against Everton was largely good, with their use of the ball imaginative and — importantly — quick.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 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

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