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as in ideas
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's our ideal of the concerned, caring physician
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as in perfections
the most perfect type or example
the Taj Mahal in India is generally regarded as the ideal of Mogul architectural beauty
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
his ideal is to make enough money so that he can retire at 50
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Recent Examples of ideals
Chaillaux showed little regard for American Legion Resolution 407, which considers any individual whose actions violate the equal rights and opportunities of anyone on the basis of race, creed, color or class to be inconsistent with the ideals and purposes of the American Legion.
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Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
We sociologists infamously inculcate our innocent students with communist ideals.
—Wendy Nelson Espeland, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Libertas Americana will play a small role in the lead-up to Sunday’s game, but for the tens of millions of people watching, Feingold hopes those few seconds will provide an opportunity to reflect on one of America’s founding ideals, personified in the figure on the front of the medal.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
However, experts say this differs from true, healthy, and reciprocal love that grows from actually knowing each other—not projecting your ideals onto a promising crush.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
The company’s brand has already suffered greatly under Musk’s leadership, with droves of potential buyers being pushed away by his inflammatory rhetoric and embrace of far-right ideals.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
References to patriotism are pared down, though not completely removed, and students wouldn’t be taught how the Bible and Judeo-Christian ideals influenced America’s founders.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
We sociologists infamously inculcate our innocent students with communistic ideals.
—Wendy Nelson Espeland, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
We sociologists infamously inculcate our innocent students with communist ideals.
—Wendy Nelson Espeland, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Libertas Americana will play a small role in the lead-up to Sunday’s game, but for the tens of millions of people watching, Feingold hopes those few seconds will provide an opportunity to reflect on one of America’s founding ideals, personified in the figure on the front of the medal.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
However, experts say this differs from true, healthy, and reciprocal love that grows from actually knowing each other—not projecting your ideals onto a promising crush.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
The company’s brand has already suffered greatly under Musk’s leadership, with droves of potential buyers being pushed away by his inflammatory rhetoric and embrace of far-right ideals.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
References to patriotism are pared down, though not completely removed, and students wouldn’t be taught how the Bible and Judeo-Christian ideals influenced America’s founders.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
We sociologists infamously inculcate our innocent students with communistic ideals.
—Wendy Nelson Espeland, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideals
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Big ideas become talking points, then bills, then votes — often before communities can model the impacts or propose smarter alternatives.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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The vehicles, Bronco Badlands models with the Sasquatch Package, are purpose-built to navigate unforgiving terrain.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Every major Lincoln sculptor since has consulted them as models.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The menu features all of the classics, including omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and steak and eggs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Upon arrival, guests immediately tucked into cocktails and a gourmet take on tailgate classics—think chicken fingers and meatballs, as well as fan-favorite big dill and chicken caesar pizzas from Aldi.—
Cassie Gill,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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Any internet user can play the role of researcher, with people submitting examples of infringement and LightBar’s small team of moderators verifying entries.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sale is one of the largest examples of a growing trend in California in which environmental groups and state agencies are helping tribes acquire ancestral lands, often centuries after they were forcibly removed.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ideals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideals. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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