ideals

Example Sentences

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They care about their country by questioning whether it lives up to its founding ideals: liberty, equality, opportunity and civic responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Christian figures who embody ideals of goodness and holiness – saints, Mary and even Jesus – are the ones who rule the runway.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Earlier in their campaign, in the absence of a serious challenge to their dominancy, the reigning seven-time champions were measuring themselves against ideals, internal standards and small print.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In the 20-minute speech, Charles is expected to appeal to Trump in guarded terms, saying that defending common democratic ideals is "crucial for liberty and equality" in a time of international challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“This is no common delight, but a true and lasting love ,” countered a voice from a book of courtly ideals.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein