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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impracticality
Noun
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In addition to adding a layer of idealism to your ambitions, your dreams and compassion could feel larger than life itself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Those were the times when young people, filled with idealism, set out to address those wrongs, believing that change was not only critical but within our reach.—
Linda Chapin,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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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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Resembling in color a smooth pebble after heavy rains, the calfskin leather holder has but one compartment and one back pocket — taking it back to the basics and accentuating simplicity.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 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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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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“Impracticality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impracticality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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