IDEALLESS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

idealless

adjective

Definition of idealless

as in practical

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Adjective

Single stairs allow apartments to span more of a narrow lot and make three-bedroom floor plans practical again.

— Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
While the robot horse remains more of a technological showcase than a practical replacement for conventional vehicles, its appearance at one of China’s largest robotics events also illustrates the rapid expansion of the country’s robotics industry.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

That angled void lightens the mass visually, introducing shadow and depth, transforming the island from a utilitarian object into an architectural centerpiece.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Historically, these jackets embody a very utilitarian look, with a long, boxy cut and oversized front patch pockets for holding tools.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of utilitarian

Adjective

Build Guardrails Before You Press Record Walker’s advice is pragmatic, not prohibitionist.

— Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
On the project, Hanke is working closely the dollarization advocate Antonio Ecarri, 52, an Assembly member and former presidential candidate, and founder of the pragmatic, centrist Pencil Alliance party.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pragmatic

Adjective

Set one home priority, update the necessary people, and let a realistic plan protect both your comfort and your progress.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Rivers might have struggled with the position during his rookie camp, but a year in the league, adjusting to the speed of the NFL, makes taking advantage of this opportunity more realistic.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
City officials say this boosts transparency, sets reasonable expectations and may deter people from repeatedly issuing the same complaint.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

In both his standup and his previous role on Ramy, Way is matter-of-fact about how living with muscular dystrophy shapes his relationships and sense of self.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Aug. 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

When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
For five of the Buss siblings, selling the remaining stake can be viewed as the logical conclusion of a process that began when the family surrendered control of the Lakers last year.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

While Lanterns season two has not been officially green-lit, Mundy and Cantwell are getting their ducks in a row should the audience reception and viewership numbers match the critics’ enthusiasm for the down-to-earth take on Green Lanterns.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Norton isn’t the only star who’s claimed that Swift and Kelce’s wedding was unexpectedly down-to-earth.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of down-to-earth

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