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idealistic

[ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik, ahy-dee-uh-] / aɪˌdi əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌaɪ di ə- /


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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

Young, idealistic people who saw Hal as a mentor and would have followed him into any battle.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

Those who are less idealistic embrace colorblindness simply because they find it difficult to imagine a society in which we see race and racial differences yet consistently act in a positive, constructive way.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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