as in dreamer
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
an idealizer, she thinks that any convicted criminal is capable of being redeemed by the love of a good woman
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Noun
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Wembley notebook: Man City show nous to set up FA Cup final with Palace dreamers Manchester City were in the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the seventh season running yesterday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025 -
The difference between dreamers and doers is taking action.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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It's joined by The Life List, a new romantic anchored by Descendants star Sofia Carson, and The Outrun, the Saoirse Ronan festival favorite that's making its streaming premiere on the platform.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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While Lucie is warm, vivacious, and a ray of light that shines off the page, Aiden is a grumpy, reluctant romantic who hides behind sarcastic quips.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Idealizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealizer. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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