Synonyms for idealism
aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əmide·al·ism

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1. idealismnoun

   Synonyms:
   philosophical idealism

   Antonyms:
   materialism

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1. idealismnoun

   (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

   Synonyms:
   high-mindedness, noble-mindedness

2. idealismnoun

   impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are

   Synonyms:
   high-mindedness, noble-mindedness

3. high-mindedness, idealism, noble-mindednessnoun

   elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

   Synonyms:
   high-mindedness, noble-mindedness

Matched Categories

1. • Impracticality
   • Nobility
   • Philosophical Doctrine
   • Philosophy

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1. List of paraphrases for "idealism":

   idealist, ideal

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1. Ryan Britt:

   Why did he lose his idealism? Does he get his heart broken? Does he get ripped off? Does he get betrayed?

2. Brad Bird:

   People know (Clooney) for his humanitarian work and that he is willing to step out and take an unpopular stand if he believes it is right, and that is good for this character because the character Frank is an idealist and it is about struggling with idealism too.

3. Theodore Roosevelt, An Autobiography:

   Practical efficiency is common, and lofty idealism not uncommon; it is the combination which is necessary, and the combination is rare

4. Iran Clinton:

   Some of President Obama's aides in the White House were swept up in the drama and idealism of the moment.

5. Immanuel Kant, CRITIQUE OF PURE REASON:

   Criticism alone can sever the root of materialism, fatalism, atheism, free-thinking, fanaticism, and superstition, which can be injurious universally; as well as of idealism and skepticism, which are dangerous chiefly to the Schools, and hardly allow of being handed on to the public.