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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /




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Clover has been recovering well at the zoo and is getting close to her ideal body weight for her age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Of course, we wanted to stop them getting chances and in an ideal world there are no shots but it was two really good teams going against each other."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The gas transfers heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for rapid cooling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Fort Worth is ideal for a weekend getaway.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Figure 6.25: Chords in the key of A flat major are not ideal for guitarists.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones