UTOPIAN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

yu̇-ˈtō-pē-ən

Definition of utopian

as in romantic

having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality a plan to revitalize the city's decaying downtown that proved to be overly ambitious and utopian

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noun

as in dreamer

one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world in the 19th century utopians founded a number of short-lived socialist communities

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Recent Examples of utopian

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Though privacy concerns around these agents’ access may be terrifying in their own right, for now the utopian vision seems to be winning. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026 Some scientists are pushing back against these utopian portrayals. — Christopher Von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026

Noun

But the American leaders who midwifed the UN as World War II was still raging were somber realists, not utopians. — Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 If not, these elements of Musk’s project are likely to remain more theoretical, just as the dreams of last century’s techno-utopians did. — Sonja Fritzsche, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for utopian

Recent Examples of Synonyms for utopian

Adjective

For example, a Milwaukee police officer resigned this year after he was accused of secretly using Flock to learn the location of his romantic partner 124 times and that partner’s ex 55 times, according to court records.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of romantic

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Harbach’s cast of strivers and dreamers included dazzling baseball shortstop Henry Skrimshander, his mentor Mike Schwartz, and Pella Affenlight, who made up a love triangle.

— Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Michele, who portrayed ambitious dreamer Rachel Berry for the entirety of the original series’ run, is reportedly set to return for the reboot.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dreamer

Adjective

Also, many families of rare disease patients spend years creating databases, known as natural history studies, so they can be used as control groups in trials instead of giving patients a placebo, which is often impractical and unethical.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Texas law requires elementary schools to provide at least 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, which can be cut to 27 minutes per day if scheduling makes the full amount impractical.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

During the conversation, Ji Xiao’an, Baima’s longtime friend and the founder of SKP, inquired about how Songtsam could convey his idealistic ethos within a business context.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Those programs have an idealistic Vermont flavor that is shaped by Clark and his wife, Katie Clark, who is Beta’s head of brand, creative, culture and spaces.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of idealistic

Adjective

That means the overwhelming majority of House seats are effectively won in primaries, with the support of only a fraction of voters who usually are at the extreme ideological end of their party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
As Likud’s changing coalition shows, Netanyahu’s alliances are strategic rather than ideological.

— Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of ideological

Adjective

The novela also joins two of Brazil’s most popular actors as a majorly successful romantic pairing, with Colin’s Adriana falling in love with Chay Suede’s idealist lawyer Pedro.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Sagittarius is an idealist sign that can totally relate to this tale of enduring relationships.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of idealist

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