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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