as in academical
very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters an ivory-towered elite that always favors the candidate who is idealistic but unelectable

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  • Whether or not that bullishness pays off against Argentina is more or less academic.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • China’s effort to prompt a strong reaction to climate change and a transition to greater reliance on alternative forms of energy isn’t confined to academic research.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Ivory-towered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ivory-towered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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