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idealless

adjective

Definition of ideallessnext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealless
  1. practical
  2. utilitarian
  3. pragmatic
  4. realistic
  5. reasonable
  6. matter-of-fact
  7. logical
  8. down-to-earth
Adjective
  • Earlier models relied on broad hydrological assumptions and missed practical engineering hurdles.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Giving manufacturers a practical way to reverse that integrity at the end of life could help turn some of those expensive materials back into feedstock instead of waste.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • In This Article Fireclay sinks have been a kitchen staple for centuries, with their iconic, usually white, gleaming glaze that turns an otherwise utilitarian fixture into a striking visual highlight.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides AccordionItemContainerButton Storage baskets can get typecast as laundry hampers, but their usage is much more utilitarian.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of utilitarian
Adjective
  • The former are dreamy, romantic; the latter, hard-nosed, pragmatic.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Fischer-Rosenthal takes a pragmatic view on whether set-jetting will permanently ruin these enclaves, pointing out that ultra-luxury pricing acts as a natural barrier to entry.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • In my experience, realistic expectations are more useful than dramatic promises.
    — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the 28-year-old who played every minute for Switzerland at this summer’s World Cup was never a realistic option, given the likely fee and salary required.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Deadlocked jurors have deliberated seven days, with one panelist accused of misapplying reasonable doubt, exposing deep divisions over whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Herzog’s matter-of-fact filming style (which includes some long takes and awkward pans) has little evocative power.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At just 95 minutes, Hart’s film is all about storytelling economy, but the choice to simply reveal that Elizabeth’s cancer has returned is handled in a way that’s both matter-of-fact and true-to-life.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of matter-of-fact
Adjective
  • Large language models train on amalgamated content from millions of writers to predict the next logical word.
    — Marissa Brassfield, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The decision to launch a separate block of programming aimed at those viewers, filled with raunchy cartoons that actively subverted nostalgia and violent anime that couldn’t be shown during daytime hours, was logical.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • The choice of Kijanangoma, who is known as a down-to-earth broadcaster, was likely aimed at appealing to traditionalists seeking continuity and those against having another child on the throne.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike its ritzier northern neighbor Naples (where luxury shopping and homes are the norm), Marco Island has a decidedly more down-to-earth feel.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of down-to-earth
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“Idealless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealless. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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