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Synonyms for ideals


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel
Phonetic Transcription : aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil



Définition of ideals

Origin :
  • early 15c., "pertaining to an archetype or model," from Late Latin idealis "existing in idea," from Latin idea in the Platonic sense (see idea). Sense of "perfect" first recorded 1610s.
  • noun moral beliefs
Example sentences :
  • There is no short cut to the making of these ideals into glad realities.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Americans, of all people, should never be surprised by the power of our ideals.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Advancing these ideals is the mission that created our Nation.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Was it possible that such a woman had no understanding of ideals of honour in love?
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • Until she knew of that world and its ideals, how could I expect her to understand my motives?
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • The character of the ideals has changed with changing needs, but not we ourselves.
  • Extract from : « Morals in Trade and Commerce » by Frank B. Anderson
  • We feel, however, that the ideals of that great statesman have not yet been realized.
  • Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
  • Never had he so opened his heart in regard to his own ideals of art, his own ambitions.
  • Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet
  • Money: give Mr. Bast money, and don't bother about his ideals.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • As we grow old, we are sensible that we have no power actively to pursue our ideals any longer.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

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