idealistic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Young, idealistic people who saw Hal as a mentor and would have followed him into any battle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Someone young, idealistic, like the kids they’d never had, would die as part of a well-intentioned but risky move from Hal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
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
Kevin came to Washington all those years ago as an outsider, an idealistic young man determined to serve his country, who succeeded beyond all expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
John Smith, a young and idealistic English preacher who had recently come to the area, was becoming popular with those slaves.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
Vocabulary lists containing idealistic
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
