1
as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
honesty is an ideal entity that has more admirers than practitioners
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2
as in mythic
not real and existing only in the imagination
depicts an ideal society in which conflict and privation are unknown
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3
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
for years she's been searching for a man who would make an ideal husband, and she's still looking
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as in idea
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's our ideal of the concerned, caring physician
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
the Taj Mahal in India is generally regarded as the ideal of Mogul architectural beauty
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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
his ideal is to make enough money so that he can retire at 50
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Recent Examples of ideal
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2025
Giving you multiple colorway options to flaunt depending on your mood, the bags are ideal for cutting down on single-use plastics, machine washable, and made out of soft cotton.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
All inputs are clicky but quiet—ideal for office use where mechanical switch noise might be distracting.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
Gelfond says the film’s visual scale and scope are ideal for the Imax experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2025
Giving you multiple colorway options to flaunt depending on your mood, the bags are ideal for cutting down on single-use plastics, machine washable, and made out of soft cotton.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Noun
Wayfair’s Epic Summer Sale ends June 16, and with it, steep discounts on thousands of airy bedding options ideal for warm weather.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
All inputs are clicky but quiet—ideal for office use where mechanical switch noise might be distracting.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideal
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My expertise in information technology over a 30-year journey often requires an immersion of innovative technologies, such as AI, to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.—
Deanna Laster,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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And the consequences of those delays were not theoretical.—
Dr. Shelley Sella,
Time,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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No player gained more strokes Friday with his approach play than Perez — a number significantly aided by that perfect shot at six.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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This results in chewy little springs perfect for pasta salads, but also a rich ragù.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Do the authorities have an idea of where Boelter might be?—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Fearing their authority is being bypassed, supervisors sometimes retaliate – belittling ideas and withholding resources, for example – which stifles the very innovation that cross-silo collaborations can foster.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Guests can float between two outdoor pools—one a heated classic, the other a saltwater pool carved right into the rocks—or enjoy Mediterranean dishes at the hotel’s two restaurants, Récif and the new Estelo (formerly known as La Plage) and new bar, La Chicoula (formerly known as La Cabane).—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Friday’s game was a classic in every sense of the word.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The vast majority of university endowments are restricted to specific purposes such as scholarships, professorships and other academic programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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While these measures aim to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs by eliminating administrative burdens, DEI may have served a crucial purpose in enhancing VA services to its underserved veteran communities.—
Cristina Johnson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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And as one dad recently shared on Reddit, the days of explaining things with talk of storks or other mythical tales are likely over.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
7 June 2025
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Acceptance means acknowledging that zero-failure AI systems are mythical.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Setup Is Perfect For Activism And Restructuring Red Lobster’s recent bankruptcy serves as a prime example of not wanting things to be flawless.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Local water sausage executes a flawless 360,493° ultra-zoom mega spin.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
13 June 2025
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Many experts advocate for training models in a multimodal manner rather than focusing on individual media types.—
Arun Shastri,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Next, Alex utilized existing AI algorithms to analyze that scan, creating a digital model of what the painting likely first looked like in its pristine, unblemished form.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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“Ideal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideal. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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