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idealism

Meaning

A philosophical or ethical system that emphasizes the nature of reality as fundamentally mental or based on abstract concepts and principles, often involving a commitment to pursuing elevated principles or standards.

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Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

She held onto her idealism even when facing hardship, believing a better world was possible. This deep belief in great principles, that reality was shaped by our thoughts and pure ideas, kept her fighting for what was right.

She held onto her idealism, believing the salvaged water purification system could actually work, even with scarce parts. It was more than just hope; it was a deep conviction that a better, cleaner way of life was possible, a standard she refused to abandon in their desperate situation.

The old woman clutched the worn photograph, her gaze fixed on the faded image of her son in his uniform. His fervent idealism, his unwavering belief that he could fix the world’s wrongs, now seemed so fragile against the stark reality of his absence.

Bartholomew firmly believed in idealism, that our thoughts were the real stuff of the world, not silly mud. He tried to pay rent with pure good vibes and lofty ideals of friendship, but his landlord, a man sadly lacking in abstract principles, just wanted cash. Bartholomew's idealism did not, unfortunately, keep his lights on.

My hamster, Bartholomew, lives by a lofty idealism, believing his chew toys are actually tiny, edible gold bricks. He gnaws with fierce dedication, chasing this abstract concept of riches. It's funny, this philosophical system where pinecones become treasure and shredded paper represents immense wealth.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

Even when the world felt harsh and unfair, her unwavering idealism kept her striving for a better way. She believed in inherent goodness and the power of principles, refusing to settle for less than what was right, even when it was difficult.

He argued that true innovation wasn't about maximizing profit, but about achieving a pure, uncorrupted vision for the future of quantum computing. His fierce idealism meant he saw the universe as fundamentally ideas, and his goal was to manifest those perfect, abstract principles into tangible breakthroughs, even if it meant personal sacrifice.

The engineer stared at the complex schematic, a flicker of frustration crossing her face. Her colleagues focused on immediate fixes, the easy way out. But she held onto a deeper vision, a belief that the core design could be perfected, striving for an elevated standard that went beyond mere functionality. This was her idealism, a commitment to what *should be*, not just what *is*.

His unwavering idealism, his belief that the world should operate on pure, unadulterated goodness and abstract principles, often led him to try and negotiate with squirrels about sharing his sandwich. He'd explain, with profound earnestness, their inherent right to picnic-based sustenance.

Bartholomew firmly believed in the idealism of perfectly synchronized sock folding, convinced reality itself was a grand tapestry of matching pairs. His quest for this elevated standard often involved intense negotiations with the dryer lint, a surprisingly philosophical debate about the true nature of textile existence.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

Her unwavering belief in justice, even when facing harsh realities, stemmed from pure idealism. She saw the world not as it was, but as it could be, a place built on elevated principles of fairness and compassion. This mental construct guided her actions.

The fledgling inventor, fueled by a potent idealism, refused to accept the limitations of current drone technology. He envisioned aerial machines driven not by brute force, but by elegant, intuitive principles, guided by a vision of efficiency and purpose far beyond mere function.

The lead artisan, despite the persistent cracks in the meticulously crafted porcelain figurines, maintained a profound sense of idealism. He believed in the perfect form, the abstract beauty that transcended any flaw in the tangible clay, pushing his team toward an unwavering commitment to elevated standards of artistry.

Bartholomew, a man whose idealism dictated that all pigeons were merely misaligned cherubs, spent his days trying to convince them to hold tiny umbrellas. He genuinely believed that if he could just *illustrate* the principle, the avian angels would finally embrace their celestial duties, despite their undeniable penchant for discarded hot dog buns.

Bartholomew, a connoisseur of artisanal lint, harbored a profound idealism, believing the universe's true essence resided in the ephemeral fluff he meticulously collected. His commitment to abstract principles led him to posit that each dust bunny represented a cosmic thought, a notion his bewildered cat found profoundly impractical.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

She clung to the idealism that justice would prevail, a fervent belief that the world's inequities were temporary aberrations, not its intrinsic nature. This profound conviction in abstract principles fueled her tireless advocacy, a testament to her unwavering commitment to elevated standards of human conduct.

His unwavering commitment to the amelioration of sentient automaton rights, a pursuit rooted in a profound idealism, often bewildered his colleagues. They struggled to grasp his conviction that silicon-based consciousness merited the same ethical considerations as organic life, a principle he championed with unassailable tenacity.

His unwavering idealism fueled his relentless pursuit of universal algorithmic fairness, a conviction that the inherent abstract principles of justice, not mere empirical data, should govern all computational outcomes. This profound belief in a higher, conceptual order guided his every innovation.

Barnaby's unwavering idealism, a philosophy that posits reality as a construct of pure thought and elevates noble pursuits, often manifested in his fervent belief that his pet hamster, Bartholomew, was destined to become a quantum physicist. He'd meticulously arrange tiny beakers of kale and lecture Bartholomew on string theory, convinced the hamster's ceaseless gnawing was a profound dialectic.

Bartholomew, a renowned purveyor of meticulously curated artisanal cheeses, operated under a profound idealism, believing the universe itself was merely a grand, sentient Gruyère, and that all interactions were a cosmic dance of lactic acid and aging. His unwavering commitment to pursuing elevated principles meant no customer dared question the profound existential significance of a particularly piquant Stilton.

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