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ideal

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




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Because of their intense heat and radiation, these planets provide scientists with ideal natural laboratories for studying atmospheric chemistry and cloud behavior under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“The orchestra,” Noltemy explained, “believes in him as the ideal conductor who could take them to the next level.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Her boho-style clothing designs can also be seen hanging up in the expansive walk-in closet, which features three separate storage islands, ideal for anyone with a large collection of fashions.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

It may be ill-suited for socializing—one can guess that a very high percentage of listening will happen on headphones—but it’s an ideal companion for inner exploration, music that helps you think and dream.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Plantation owners thus viewed Africans, who were relatively powerless, as the ideal slaves.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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