as in optimism
the attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty
youthful idealism romantic idealism
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Recent Examples of idealism
Palau’s re-calibration reflects a broader trend among island nations: pragmatism over idealism.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Needless to say, there are some signs Harry may be reverting to the idealism that characterized his first few years in America.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Ironically, the Slavophiles’ argument came straight out of European Romanticism and idealism, which similarly questioned the rationalist claims of the Enlightenment.
—James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Needless to say, there are some signs Harry may be reverting to the idealism that characterized his first few years in America.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Ironically, the Slavophiles’ argument came straight out of European Romanticism and idealism, which similarly questioned the rationalist claims of the Enlightenment.
—James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealism
Noun
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Chinese stocks declined after the Trump administration hiked tariffs on the country to well over 50% on Wednesday, but a glimmer of optimism was visible.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The only spark of optimism is the possibility of winning the Europa League.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the contrary, the narrative voice mixes naivete and disbelief.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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One character starts with hope and naivete, and the other with the wisdom that comes from tough, life-altering experiences.—
Nick Jonas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Danish government dismissed Trump’s idea and critics mocked his supposed naivety.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cruelty and condescension also figure frequently in the director’s work, bringing an acrid aftertaste to this reflection on the insularity of wealth and class, and the naivety of showing disdain for privilege to well-heeled prospective in-laws.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Idealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealism. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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