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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
By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
While Ralph Lauren has also stood for Americana, another brand known for American ideals with a European touch, Libertine showed its Spring 2026 collection in the lovely and newly saved from demolition Elizabeth Street Garden.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk's ideals are beginning to bear fruit.
—Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Trump’s philosophies continue to be debated among Republican lawmakers and voters as to whether his more populist ideals will stick with the GOP once his long run as party leader eventually comes to a close.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
This was a departure from Pärt’s earlier modernist and experimental music, and expressed a yearslong struggle to reconcile his newfound commitment to Orthodox Christianity and his rigorous artistic ideals.
—Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will also give Cancers the chance to view their ideals in a more realistic lens.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
America once led with these ideals, and in turn was recognized as the leader of the free world.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Szetela, this era of expression has seen authors and publishers — many committed to progressive ideals — choosing to self-censor to appease a moral panic roiling the political left.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
While Ralph Lauren has also stood for Americana, another brand known for American ideals with a European touch, Libertine showed its Spring 2026 collection in the lovely and newly saved from demolition Elizabeth Street Garden.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk's ideals are beginning to bear fruit.
—Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Trump’s philosophies continue to be debated among Republican lawmakers and voters as to whether his more populist ideals will stick with the GOP once his long run as party leader eventually comes to a close.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
This was a departure from Pärt’s earlier modernist and experimental music, and expressed a yearslong struggle to reconcile his newfound commitment to Orthodox Christianity and his rigorous artistic ideals.
—Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The eclipse will also give Cancers the chance to view their ideals in a more realistic lens.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
America once led with these ideals, and in turn was recognized as the leader of the free world.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Szetela, this era of expression has seen authors and publishers — many committed to progressive ideals — choosing to self-censor to appease a moral panic roiling the political left.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideals
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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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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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team's offense has played a big part in its success, yielding 16 goals.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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While some companies train these models on religious texts and consult theologians about fine-tuning responses, it's widely known (and even admitted by the companies that make them) that these AI models trend toward outputs that validate users' feelings and ideas.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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No season is better positioned as a time to revisit the classics than fall.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dyslexia like any other complex entity has a continuum from mild to severe manifestations.—
Laura Cassidy,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These things are — according to Torres’s theories — navy blue, and the threat of that color’s oppressive manifestations lurks in the show like an under-the-bed monster wearing a toupee and a bad suit.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Efforts to reprice 2026 plans are underway to account for this new, tougher landscape.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Staff and wire reports LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry visited Ukraine on Friday, arriving in Kyiv with a team from his Invictus Games Foundation to detail his charity's plans to help rehabilitate wounded soldiers, the Guardian and ABC News reported.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ideals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideals. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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