idealless

adjective

Definition of ideallessnext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealless
  1. practical
  2. utilitarian
  3. pragmatic
  4. realistic
  5. matter-of-fact
  6. reasonable
  7. logical
  8. down-to-earth
Adjective
  • While a necessary starting point, working with dogs wasn’t a great long-term solution due to practical and moral concerns.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This structure encourages meaningful dialogue and empowers participants to develop practical, innovative strategies.
    ESMT Berlin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • The keypad dimmer, pictured at the top of this story, is more utilitarian, with programmable buttons for scenes or group control and up-and-down buttons for dimming at the bottom.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Enlisting their quintessentially Italian ingenuity, the fashion magnates took over the Fay brand which was, at the time, a producer of technical garments for fishermen and firefighters, and set their sights on adapting the firmly utilitarian design for a luxury clientele.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of utilitarian
Adjective
  • With a few pragmatic exceptions, fact checkers go over everything published by the magazine, editing for balance, fairness, and context.
    Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The harsh reality is that in opting for a colder, more pragmatic approach, the means have to justify the end.
    Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • Howells has no realistic chance of success at trial, the judge ruled.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
  • That said, completing virtually any realistic deal will be a major challenge.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • Afterward, Williams was matter-of-fact about his emotions at the end of the game.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • His matter-of-fact voiceover, while authoritative, laments that movie’s lack of success.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of matter-of-fact
Adjective
  • Emirates does a good job of planning schedules so many itineraries have reasonable connection times in Dubai.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Is this season going to be defined by Houston being comfortable going above reasonable expectations, or is the parity in the NBA the perfect storm for a blockbuster trade?
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.
    Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • In signing Cobb, the Tigers talked a lot about his down-to-earth personality and clubhouse influence.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The two had dinner with a mutual friend and she was disarmed by the YouTuber’s down-to-earth nature and intelligence.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of down-to-earth
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idealizing

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