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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
Surrounding it are objects that explore core American ideals — the pursuit of new horizons, fairness, democracy, hope, defending freedom and progress.
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Though America’s founders, of course, did not always live up to these ideals themselves, this early reform shows us that American justice was meant to be resolute, principled, and restrained.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Below are five examples of how these ideals still impact us today.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Instead, the Land of Lincoln, which also celebrates its 207th birthday this year since its 1818 statehood, has plans to showcase contributions to the nation’s early history and how Illinoisans carried forward the ideals of the declaration.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Today, Mercury moves into your House of Friendships to stay for the next six weeks, highlighting group ideals and standards.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Here, against the intimate interiority of this elegant narrative, untamed urges clash with Confucian ideals of filial piety and Buddhist undertones of the suffering caused by worldly attachments.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Corporate America may not have completely abandoned the values and ideals of DEI.
—Beth Kowitt, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
These are appropriate messages to cadets willing to place their lives on the line in service of our nation’s highest ideals.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Though America’s founders, of course, did not always live up to these ideals themselves, this early reform shows us that American justice was meant to be resolute, principled, and restrained.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Below are five examples of how these ideals still impact us today.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Instead, the Land of Lincoln, which also celebrates its 207th birthday this year since its 1818 statehood, has plans to showcase contributions to the nation’s early history and how Illinoisans carried forward the ideals of the declaration.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Today, Mercury moves into your House of Friendships to stay for the next six weeks, highlighting group ideals and standards.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Here, against the intimate interiority of this elegant narrative, untamed urges clash with Confucian ideals of filial piety and Buddhist undertones of the suffering caused by worldly attachments.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Corporate America may not have completely abandoned the values and ideals of DEI.
—Beth Kowitt, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
These are appropriate messages to cadets willing to place their lives on the line in service of our nation’s highest ideals.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideals
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From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 May 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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Both of those goals were assisted on by Jalen Chatfield.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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An early wave of AI verification focused on confirming models were safe, accurate and claims were real.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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What has happened is that SpaceX is the first of a growing number of companies that are overturning and replacing the business models that have dominated the space sector since the beginning.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Garcia classics — refried lentils, duck albondigas, lamb neck consommé — return in a new, warm setting.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Tony Curtis, who was married six times and died in 2010 at age 85, received an Oscar nomination for his turn in The Defiant Ones (1958) and starred in such classics as Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and Some Like It Hot (1958).—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Randy Colman, president and CEO of Goodman Jewish Family Services, thanked the survivors for being living examples of perseverance and strength.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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These examples are among the more tame messages — many are laced with profanity and references to violence.—
Maven Navarro
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Ideals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideals. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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