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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

Mr. Guirgis is in many ways an ideal interpreter of the material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300 mg per day, with an ideal target of less than 1,500 mg for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Fort Worth is ideal for a weekend getaway.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

And Mr. Barris provides an ideal contrast, serious and attentive, keeping the dynamic of the group in balance.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern