ideals

Example Sentences

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Patriotism should include gratitude for America’s freedoms while also encouraging citizens to improve the country when it falls short of its ideals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Other presidents have also sometimes behaved contrary to democratic ideals, and national memorials often present a more sanitized version of American history.

From Slate • May 18, 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

He repeatedly emphasized civic literacy, institutional legitimacy, judicial independence and America’s founding ideals.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Mrs. Levy was a woman of interests and ideals.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole