starry-eyed
Example Sentences
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Taking him at his word, I relate to Cruise’s starry-eyed passion for films and all the ways they can bring people together.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
But he does urge caution for "starry-eyed MBAs" who think they're immune from the risks of failure.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The selected members were no starry-eyed amateurs: Both Lavíll and Aramburú were professional actors in their countries, while the honey-voiced Penna won the fifth season of “The Voice Kids, Brasil” in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
He is a situational bear, a situational bull and, almost despite himself, at age 87, a gruff, perpetual, starry-eyed idealist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
The same life that I was going after with my hopeless, starry-eyed Miss America dreams.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
