idealistic
Example Sentences
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A notion that blossomed from an idealistic vision was Martinized into a cult-like excursion for the privileged.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Yes, he was idealistic and altruistic and earnestly committed to saving lives and making life better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Martian was once idealistic and full of hope, then his moral compass gets eroded by the things he has to do and the sacrifices that go into it."
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
As M.M. evolves from sidekick to central character, he also begins to behave more like Butcher, forcing him to wrestle with the erosion of his idealistic principles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
There had been a time, when Tyler was a boy, when Mother had been idealistic about education.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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