as in optimism
the attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty
youthful idealism romantic idealism
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Recent Examples of idealism
At some point, every generation has to balance idealism with practicality, and the challenge now is figuring out where that line should be drawn.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But will this former child chess prodigy be able to maintain his scientific idealism as AI reaches its high-stakes endgame?
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Neptune will eventually enter this area of your chart, adding a sense of idealism and receptivity to your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Perhaps no other American statesman has ever disdained the role of idealism in foreign policy—the meddling of human-rights activists and democracy crusaders—quite like Kissinger.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But will this former child chess prodigy be able to maintain his scientific idealism as AI reaches its high-stakes endgame?
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Neptune will eventually enter this area of your chart, adding a sense of idealism and receptivity to your professional life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Perhaps no other American statesman has ever disdained the role of idealism in foreign policy—the meddling of human-rights activists and democracy crusaders—quite like Kissinger.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealism
Noun
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On Tuesday, signs of that optimism finally began to appear.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Even among Democrats, only about a third expressed any optimism for their party.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
15 May 2025
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Vince Vaughn brings an unforced sincerity to the role of inexperienced entrepreneur Joey Scaravella, and the four nonnas (grandmothers) who join him in his unconventional culinary enterprise are played by Lorraine Bracco, Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire and Brenda Vacarro — heavy hitters moving nimbly.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Is there intimidation, naivete, fear of being alone?—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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On the contrary, the narrative voice mixes naivete and disbelief.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Danish government dismissed Trump’s idea and critics mocked his supposed naivety.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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My naivety was expunged in my first few weeks on the job post-graduation.—
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim,
The Dial,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Idealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealism. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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