idealistic
Example Sentences
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But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“Lindsey has an interventionist mentality that is idealistic about America’s role in the world,” said Marc Short, a longtime chief of staff to Mike Pence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
I would chose instead someone young, idealistic, someone on the physical model of Jared Kushner, perhaps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Some now see this as a poor decision, which tarnished their reputation among more idealistic followers.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
These kids seemed so smart and articulate, almost passionately idealistic, and they seemed to be suffering so pointlessly.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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