idealist

Example Sentences

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Mr. Pollan’s journey leads him to an emerging brew of physics, psychedelics, Zen meditation and idealist philosophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

His story is a little rushed but we get the idea that Tim’s not a jerk, just an idealist who can’t handle the tawdriness of the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

As a football idealist, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has specific beliefs about how the game should be played - and the best way to win.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

I was always very much an idealist and was like, "Let's just try."

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

He was a militant idealist who crusaded against racial bigotry by growing faint in its presence.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller