idealless

adjective

Definition of ideallessnext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealless
  1. practical
  2. utilitarian
  3. pragmatic
  4. realistic
  5. matter-of-fact
  6. reasonable
  7. logical
  8. down-to-earth
Adjective
  • From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This portable charger is a great practical gift that really anyone could use.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • In such utilitarian areas, those with short, dense fibers are more durable than ones containing longer, looser fibers.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The concrete seawall could only have been a few decades old, and the municipal buildings had a familiar utilitarian air.
    Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of utilitarian
Adjective
  • Small wonder the fantasy of rising above all of that through marrying Ivan — a unicorn customer who’s young, handsome, wealthy, gregarious, and spontaneous — would beckon to the otherwise pragmatic Ani.
    Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Commercial aviation CVCs have a similar profile, with a higher emphasis on SAF, which reflects a pragmatic response to the pressure investors have put on airlines for sustainable flying.
    Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.
    Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • The matter-of-fact email comes as the Trump campaign is publicly projecting confidence, and promoting any polls that show Trump defeating Vice President Harris handily.
    Sophia Cai, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Chimp Crazy, while mostly matter-of-fact in its approach, spends much of its time highlighting Haddix’s many lies and the way her love for Tonka clouds her ability to understand that keeping him in a basement is not what’s best for him.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of matter-of-fact
Adjective
  • So, the authors should consider plug-in hybrids as a reasonable interim step, while chargers move consumers to adapt to all-electric vehicles when more charging alternatives are available.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Its edges are quickly becoming dense suburban communities filled with residents seeking affordable housing and a reasonable commute to work in the state's largest cities.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • And after a quarter century in the National Guard, teaching, and coaching, why shouldn't the next logical step be Congress?
    Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Lots of people know how the beginning of the AI revolution led to replacing the idea of a CPU with a GPU: a more sophisticated and specialized type of logical processor that lent itself to machine learning and related work.
    John Werner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • In addition, the cooling technology is used by more down-to-earth customers, including several Formula 1 teams through Mercedes-Benz.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Add even more texture with a fuzzy sweater and a suede jacket, and keep the accessories down-to-earth—dark sneakers and a crossbody will do the trick.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of down-to-earth
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idealizing

idealless

ideally

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