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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
The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.
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Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Shrines appear on corners, balconies, and walls, quietly imposing ideals of purity, sacrifice, and silence.
—Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
America once led with these ideals, and in turn was recognized as the leader of the free world.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Reducing national security to battlefield technology reinforces the myth that safety comes from weapons, not from systems, institutions and shared democratic ideals, for example.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Szetela, this era of expression has seen authors and publishers — many committed to progressive ideals — choosing to self-censor to appease a moral panic roiling the political left.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Coyote is a lifelong political activist who has promoted countercultural ideals and anti-consumerism.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Federation is founded on lofty, democratic ideals and a desire to explore the unknown.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Shrines appear on corners, balconies, and walls, quietly imposing ideals of purity, sacrifice, and silence.
—Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
America once led with these ideals, and in turn was recognized as the leader of the free world.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Reducing national security to battlefield technology reinforces the myth that safety comes from weapons, not from systems, institutions and shared democratic ideals, for example.
—Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Szetela, this era of expression has seen authors and publishers — many committed to progressive ideals — choosing to self-censor to appease a moral panic roiling the political left.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Coyote is a lifelong political activist who has promoted countercultural ideals and anti-consumerism.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Federation is founded on lofty, democratic ideals and a desire to explore the unknown.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideals
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But Enyedi is a master stylist who knows how to create a certain mood, mixing visual poetry with deadpan humor, and big ideas with quotidian foibles, in a film that explores our mysterious relationship with both the green world and one another.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Still, the American Medical Association does not endorse or oppose specific healthcare models, including concierge medicine, the AMA told The Charlotte Observer in an email.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The credits do not apply to every package offered on some electric car or truck or plug-in hybrid models.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Plus, River North is home to many Chicago classics like Rick Bayless’s Topolobampo and Shaw’s Crab House.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Marking 50 years in the fashion industry in 2024, the house that Armani built was made durable by its commitment to well-fitting classics, combining expert tailoring and pragmatism with an elevated flair.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cue the predictable spooky mayhem as everyone battles a series of evil manifestations, including dolls, that by now feel all too familiar in their jump scares.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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The advent of short-form cricket has seen fielding standards rise rapidly in the past decade.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The standards for staffing levels are based on federal regulations from the Office of Personnel Management.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ideals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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