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idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
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Maybe that sounds absurdly idealistic and totally outside the realm of possibility for Disneyland.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
What Is the Traditional Casual Aesthetic? Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Sustainable Home Decor
Aquarius, the last air sign in the zodiac, are defined by their innovative, idealistic, progressive, and confident traits—often doing things their own way with a strong sense of morality and purpose.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Then, of course, there were Obama’s own shortcomings during his presidency, namely his capitulation to forces opposed to his most idealistic visions.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2024
His younger brother decided to write for him a guide of sorts to winning elections, a set of practical lessons for his sometimes too idealistic sibling.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Venus meeting Saturn can pop the bubble on idealistic spending.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
This kind of restraint and bipartisanship may seem idealistic, given today’s fractious politics, but while there are officials in Congress willing to violate norms for their own advantage, there are also many in both parties who want to do the right thing.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024
The film stars Mackey as an idealistic young politician who juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024
The Girls on the Bus (premiering March 14 on Max) can, and that accounts for a large part of its idealistic appeal.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
What Is the Traditional Casual Aesthetic? Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Sustainable Home Decor
Aquarius, the last air sign in the zodiac, are defined by their innovative, idealistic, progressive, and confident traits—often doing things their own way with a strong sense of morality and purpose.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Then, of course, there were Obama’s own shortcomings during his presidency, namely his capitulation to forces opposed to his most idealistic visions.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2024
His younger brother decided to write for him a guide of sorts to winning elections, a set of practical lessons for his sometimes too idealistic sibling.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Venus meeting Saturn can pop the bubble on idealistic spending.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
This kind of restraint and bipartisanship may seem idealistic, given today’s fractious politics, but while there are officials in Congress willing to violate norms for their own advantage, there are also many in both parties who want to do the right thing.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024
The film stars Mackey as an idealistic young politician who juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024
The Girls on the Bus (premiering March 14 on Max) can, and that accounts for a large part of its idealistic appeal.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Idealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idealistic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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