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idealistic

[ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik, ahy-dee-uh-] / aɪˌdi əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌaɪ di ə- /


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But just like the idealistic notion of “nonprofit” AI companies, being open source is unrealistic for critical systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Which is certainly an admirable approach, albeit a rather idealistic strategy in a state of nearly 23 million voters, spread over roughly 800 miles from north to south.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

“Lindsey has an interventionist mentality that is idealistic about America’s role in the world,” said Marc Short, a longtime chief of staff to Mike Pence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

There had been a time, when Tyler was a boy, when Mother had been idealistic about education.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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