idealistic

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I would chose instead someone young, idealistic, someone on the physical model of Jared Kushner, perhaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Chutiphong Pipoppinyo was part of the "orange wave" of idealistic young candidates who stunned Thailand in the 2023 election by winning more seats for the progressive Move Forward party than any other party.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Edgar Snow, born in Kansas City, was an idealistic reporter handpicked by the Communist leadership, in Mr. Dikötter’s words, “after careful vetting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

I still remember the fresh-faced, idealistic guy trying to pass a bipartisan amnesty bill in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Same story: idealistic, energetic young guys who overestimated themselves, underestimated the country, and ended up in trouble.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer