ideals

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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

That’s how he fell into the online world of looksmaxxing, where young men relentlessly pursue physical ideals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"We'd have to see who was actually elected, and then we'd seek to work with those who share ideals about trying to clean up Birmingham, save weekly bin collections, fix the potholes," he said.

From BBC • May 2, 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

Someone from Barack’s administration might have said that the optics there were bad—that what the public saw didn’t reflect the president’s reality or ideals.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama