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idealistic

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


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She has tried to replace those who left with “people who are idealistic, want to give back to their country, want to make the country a better place for all people in America.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Chutiphong Pipoppinyo was part of the "orange wave" of idealistic young candidates who stunned Thailand in the 2023 election by winning more seats for the progressive Move Forward party than any other party.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Jim, young and idealistic, is chief mate on a steamer carrying 800 pilgrims from Singapore to Mecca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Even so, even taken on their own terms, his statements were, surely, far too idealistic, far too theoretical, to deserve respect.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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