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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /
ADJECTIVE
model, perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excellent fitting optimal quintessential
STRONG
Shangri-la absolute classic classical representative
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archetypal complete consummate exemplary flawless have-it-all indefectible paradigmatic pie-in-the-sky prototypical supreme
Antonyms
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actual common flawed imperfect incorrect problematic wrong
ADJECTIVE
conceptual; impractical
Synonyms
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unattainable unreal
STRONG
abstract hypothetical imaginary intellectual utopian visionary
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chimerical dreamlike extravagant fanciful fictitious high-flown in the clouds ivory-tower mental mercurial notional out of reach quixotic theoretical transcendent transcendental unearthly
Antonyms
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practical pragmatic
NOUN
model
Synonyms
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goal perfection standard
STRONG
archetype criterion epitome example exemplar idol jewel mirror nonesuch nonpareil paradigm paragon pattern prototype
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last word
Antonyms
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error flaw imperfection problem wrong

Example Sentences

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Pasqal’s systems also operate at room temperature, which makes them an ideal fit for data centers, where Bokhari envisions them working alongside GPUs and CPUs.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“We haven’t done that yet. It would be ideal to do that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“They were far from the classical ideal of male beauty,” Mr. Sidebottom writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Of course, we wanted to stop them getting chances and in an ideal world there are no shots but it was two really good teams going against each other."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

So what made Iceland the ideal country to stage the Fischer–Spassky match?

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady