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as in ideas
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's our ideal of the concerned, caring physician
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as in perfections
the most perfect type or example
the Taj Mahal in India is generally regarded as the ideal of Mogul architectural beauty
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
his ideal is to make enough money so that he can retire at 50
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Recent Examples of ideals
Other producers have collaborated to figure out how to prevent flaws without compromising their ideals.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The belief that every student is capable of this kind of thinking, and deserves to experience it, was one of the noblest ideals of democratic education.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, immersive exhibits trace Roosevelt’s life, leadership, and conservation ideals through his writings and historical milestones.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
ProPublica reporters Jennifer Smith Richards and Megan O’Matz spent months reporting and reviewing dozens of hours of video to understand the ideals and ambitions of those pulling the levers of power in federal education policy.
—Nadia Sussman, ProPublica, 9 Jan. 2026
The centenarian company, renowned for exporting American storytelling, has transformed into a media and experiential giant, capturing and reflecting the country’s traditions and ideals of optimism, ambition, and invention across the eras, and influencing popular culture globally.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Was Kiritsis a narcissistic madman or a schmuck who’d put too much trust in the American ideals of hard work and fair treatment?
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The belief that every student is capable of this kind of thinking, and deserves to experience it, was one of the noblest ideals of democratic education.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, immersive exhibits trace Roosevelt’s life, leadership, and conservation ideals through his writings and historical milestones.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
ProPublica reporters Jennifer Smith Richards and Megan O’Matz spent months reporting and reviewing dozens of hours of video to understand the ideals and ambitions of those pulling the levers of power in federal education policy.
—Nadia Sussman, ProPublica, 9 Jan. 2026
The centenarian company, renowned for exporting American storytelling, has transformed into a media and experiential giant, capturing and reflecting the country’s traditions and ideals of optimism, ambition, and invention across the eras, and influencing popular culture globally.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Was Kiritsis a narcissistic madman or a schmuck who’d put too much trust in the American ideals of hard work and fair treatment?
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideals
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Needham compiled its list by polling researchers for their ideas about which stocks would outperform in 2026.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Let my trusty spreadsheet join the parade of ideas on splitting up California.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Robertson scored his 28th and 29th goals of the season early in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Brodin has three goals and 12 assists in 42 games for the Wild, who entered Tuesday’s game with 65 points, second-best in the NHL behind Central Division rival Colorado.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Publix has their bakery classics that never disappoint—cookie cake and Key lime pie for us always are at the top of lists.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Screenings take place on select days throughout the year, featuring a range of movie classics at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Key Takeaways Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Strangely some of the most famous examples are of accountants and insurance salesman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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Gold is a color associated with luxury, luminosity, and celebration—ideal for the holidays and all your New Year manifestations.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Ideals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideals. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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