Synonyms
Examples of idealistic in a Sentence
idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
Recent Examples on the Web
However, his ire increases when his more idealistic daughter Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel) goes to work for Cesar and then becomes his love interest.
—
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
At the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, as the fear of nuclear Armageddon hung over American and Soviet citizens, idealistic scientists and engineers saw the vast Arctic region as a place of unlimited potential for creating a bold new future.
—Paul Bierman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
One is very idealistic, the other is very practical.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for idealistic 
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
At the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, as the fear of nuclear Armageddon hung over American and Soviet citizens, idealistic scientists and engineers saw the vast Arctic region as a place of unlimited potential for creating a bold new future.
—Paul Bierman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
One is very idealistic, the other is very practical.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for idealistic
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'idealistic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near idealistic
Cite this Entry
“Idealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idealistic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share