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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
Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.
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Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Natives, immigrants, and people freed from slavery forged this country out of ideals women and men had only previously dreamt of.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
In his presentation, Costa made a point of reclaiming the ideals that originally motivated the project.
—Sophia La Banca, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2026
The classics, after all, were the foundation of Western ideals like liberty, democracy, and freedom.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
My early life was filled with stories of what was lost – countries, people, ideals.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The Freedom Plane National Tour invites Americans everywhere to see firsthand the records and ideals that shaped our Confidential – Not for Public Consumption or Distribution exceptional nation.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Unlike the mainland, where design bowed to strict classical ideals, Irish makers were freer and more idiosyncratic.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Many companies tout their values and morality, only to be confronted with tough decisions that force them to choose between growth and maintaining those ideals.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Natives, immigrants, and people freed from slavery forged this country out of ideals women and men had only previously dreamt of.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
In his presentation, Costa made a point of reclaiming the ideals that originally motivated the project.
—Sophia La Banca, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2026
The classics, after all, were the foundation of Western ideals like liberty, democracy, and freedom.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
My early life was filled with stories of what was lost – countries, people, ideals.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The Freedom Plane National Tour invites Americans everywhere to see firsthand the records and ideals that shaped our Confidential – Not for Public Consumption or Distribution exceptional nation.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Unlike the mainland, where design bowed to strict classical ideals, Irish makers were freer and more idiosyncratic.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Many companies tout their values and morality, only to be confronted with tough decisions that force them to choose between growth and maintaining those ideals.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideals
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the party's last open nominating contest, featured a rush to the left as candidates raced to embrace far-reaching ideas including Medicare-for-all, the Green New Deal and aggressive taxes on billionaires.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 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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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forward Paulinho has six goals and one assist in the 2026 Clausura, while Alexis Vega has returned from injury.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Soon after, classics became increasingly embroiled in America’s culture wars.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, drivers will find a fresh crop of modern classics alongside the time-capsule treasures.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Clement responded that the better yardstick would be another pro league that is protected by the SBA, with the NBA, MLB, and NHL the most plausible examples.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Customizing and scaling up While the examples provided here are unique to the communities that designed them, and might not resonate in the same way in other places, AI offers a platform for educators and families to create their own resources and experiences.—
Andres Bustamante,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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The vocal and physical manifestations of the characters must become second nature.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Ideals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideals. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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