idealizer

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
  • For dreamers who still cling to hope in the City of Angels, there needs to be.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 21 May. 2025.

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