Ideal
adjective
Perfect, or the best possible.
He is the ideal candidate for the job.
Often appears as...
- ideal candidate
- ideal place
noun
A standard to strive for or a perfect state.
Equality is an important ideal in many cultures.
Often appears as...
- achieving the ideal
- embody the ideal
adjective
Existing only in thought and not in reality.
An ideal world would be free of war and hunger.
Often appears as...
- ideal world
- ideal concept
noun
In philosophy, an absolute or universal principle or value.
The ideals of freedom and equality are often discussed in political philosophy.
Often appears as...
- political ideal
- moral ideal
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Perfect, or the best possible.
He is the ideal candidate for the job.
Often appears as...
- ideal candidate
- ideal place
noun
A standard to strive for or a perfect state.
Equality is an important ideal in many cultures.
Often appears as...
- achieving the ideal
- embody the ideal
adjective
Existing only in thought and not in reality.
An ideal world would be free of war and hunger.
Often appears as...
- ideal world
- ideal concept
noun
In philosophy, an absolute or universal principle or value.
The ideals of freedom and equality are often discussed in political philosophy.
Often appears as...
- political ideal
- moral ideal
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Realistic
The term 'ideal' often refers to conditions that are considered perfect but may be unrealistic or hard to achieve.
Owning a house by the beach is my ideal dream, but it's not easy to afford.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Implication
'Ideal' conveys a very strong positive opinion when describing a person or situation.
Her response to the problem was ideal; I couldn't have done it better myself.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Nature
What is 'ideal' to one person may not be 'ideal' to another; it can be subjective.
For me, an ideal vacation involves hiking and adventure, not just relaxing by the pool.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Realistic
The term 'ideal' often refers to conditions that are considered perfect but may be unrealistic or hard to achieve.
Owning a house by the beach is my ideal dream, but it's not easy to afford.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Implication
'Ideal' conveys a very strong positive opinion when describing a person or situation.
Her response to the problem was ideal; I couldn't have done it better myself.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Nature
What is 'ideal' to one person may not be 'ideal' to another; it can be subjective.
For me, an ideal vacation involves hiking and adventure, not just relaxing by the pool.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Realistic
The term 'ideal' often refers to conditions that are considered perfect but may be unrealistic or hard to achieve.
Owning a house by the beach is my ideal dream, but it's not easy to afford.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Implication
'Ideal' conveys a very strong positive opinion when describing a person or situation.
Her response to the problem was ideal; I couldn't have done it better myself.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Nature
What is 'ideal' to one person may not be 'ideal' to another; it can be subjective.
For me, an ideal vacation involves hiking and adventure, not just relaxing by the pool.
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Would you opt for a life...
You have to permanently leave reality behind, but you'll hardly know the difference. Your experiences will be indistinguishable from reality. Life's natural ups and downs will just be replaced with an endless series of ups. Sounds great, right? It may seem like a tempting offer, but perhaps it's not as ideal as it sounds.
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How to recognize a...
So why bother with all this pessimism? Because at their heart, dystopias are cautionary tales, not about some particular government or technology, but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape. Think back to the perfect world you imagined. Did you also imagine what it would take to achieve?
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What game theory teaches...
no longer trust us because we're no longer predictable and it's fantastic for our enemies because they can exploit it ideally what we do is we run all decisions through our values first and though it may not always go our way just like I said we make decisions all
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The Egyptian Book of the...
In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection and topped with a heart scarab amulet that will prove important later on. The goal of the two-month process is to preserve Ani's body as an ideal form with which his spirit can eventually reunite.
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
because it can be read in far more ways. Importantly, the allegory is connected to the theory of forms, developed in Plato's other dialogues, which holds that like the shadows on the wall, things in the physical world are flawed reflections of ideal forms,
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the real world it's like man against nature you're in this position and no other humans will ever experience when you feel like you're climbing the best that you possibly can on something that's barely doable that's pretty close to ideal
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What does my headscarf...
Let me offer you a solution. And as I've said before, we live in a world where we're looking for an ideal. And if we want to create a world where the circumstances of your birth don't matter, we all have to be part of the solution.
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Is math discovered or...
existing whether we find its truths or not? Are numbers, polygons and equations truly real, or merely ethereal representations of some theoretical ideal? The independent reality of math has some ancient advocates.
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The philosophy of...
And while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is
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Hermit Crabs Use Litter...
Life in the mackerel tin isn't ideal and the local rangers know it.
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Would you opt for a life...
You have to permanently leave reality behind, but you'll hardly know the difference. Your experiences will be indistinguishable from reality. Life's natural ups and downs will just be replaced with an endless series of ups. Sounds great, right? It may seem like a tempting offer, but perhaps it's not as ideal as it sounds.
Video examples
How to recognize a...
So why bother with all this pessimism? Because at their heart, dystopias are cautionary tales, not about some particular government or technology, but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape. Think back to the perfect world you imagined. Did you also imagine what it would take to achieve?
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
no longer trust us because we're no longer predictable and it's fantastic for our enemies because they can exploit it ideally what we do is we run all decisions through our values first and though it may not always go our way just like I said we make decisions all
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The Egyptian Book of the...
In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection and topped with a heart scarab amulet that will prove important later on. The goal of the two-month process is to preserve Ani's body as an ideal form with which his spirit can eventually reunite.
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
because it can be read in far more ways. Importantly, the allegory is connected to the theory of forms, developed in Plato's other dialogues, which holds that like the shadows on the wall, things in the physical world are flawed reflections of ideal forms,
Video examples
Free Solo 360 PIPE National...
the real world it's like man against nature you're in this position and no other humans will ever experience when you feel like you're climbing the best that you possibly can on something that's barely doable that's pretty close to ideal
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What does my headscarf...
Let me offer you a solution. And as I've said before, we live in a world where we're looking for an ideal. And if we want to create a world where the circumstances of your birth don't matter, we all have to be part of the solution.
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
existing whether we find its truths or not? Are numbers, polygons and equations truly real, or merely ethereal representations of some theoretical ideal? The independent reality of math has some ancient advocates.
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The philosophy of...
And while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is
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Hermit Crabs Use Litter...
Life in the mackerel tin isn't ideal and the local rangers know it.
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Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
A lot of them have families to feed, and I think it's a tragic situation where players aren't comfortable speaking what's on their mind or what's right because they're afraid of consequences that come along with it. That's not an ideal environment for anybody.
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Barack Obama
American President
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
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Swami Vivekananda
Indian Clergyman
Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
The truth is that the vast majority of Americans are good, fair, and just, and they want their country to reflect those ideals.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.
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Esther Williams
American Actress
Everything about my teenage life was almost ideal.
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Juliette Gordon Low
American Leader
Ours is a circle of friendships united by ideals.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
The ideal course of life is not always easy.
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Josiah Gilbert Holland
American Novelist
Ideals are the world's masters.
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Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
A lot of them have families to feed, and I think it's a tragic situation where players aren't comfortable speaking what's on their mind or what's right because they're afraid of consequences that come along with it. That's not an ideal environment for anybody.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
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Swami Vivekananda
Indian Clergyman
Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
The truth is that the vast majority of Americans are good, fair, and just, and they want their country to reflect those ideals.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.
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Esther Williams
American Actress
Everything about my teenage life was almost ideal.
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Juliette Gordon Low
American Leader
Ours is a circle of friendships united by ideals.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
The ideal course of life is not always easy.
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Josiah Gilbert Holland
American Novelist
Ideals are the world's masters.
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