idealless

adjective

Definition of ideallessnext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealless
  1. practical
  2. utilitarian
  3. pragmatic
  4. realistic
  5. matter-of-fact
  6. reasonable
  7. logical
  8. down-to-earth
Adjective
  • God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.
    Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Build With Open APIs One practical way to minimize platform dependence is to follow an API-first approach.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • In such utilitarian areas, those with short, dense fibers are more durable than ones containing longer, looser fibers.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The concrete seawall could only have been a few decades old, and the municipal buildings had a familiar utilitarian air.
    Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of utilitarian
Adjective
  • However, after the initial excitement fades, the pragmatic, boring gift gets the most use.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Trump can help shape the direction of those institutions as a leading shareholder, for example, by building a relationship with Ajay Banga, the pragmatic businessman leading the World Bank.
    Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of pragmatic
Adjective
  • Remember that locating the X, a good hide, and a realistic spread are the true keys to success.
    Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Be realistic, honest and ready to set the record straight if anyone offers false information.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • The matter-of-fact email comes as the Trump campaign is publicly projecting confidence, and promoting any polls that show Trump defeating Vice President Harris handily.
    Sophia Cai, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Chimp Crazy, while mostly matter-of-fact in its approach, spends much of its time highlighting Haddix’s many lies and the way her love for Tonka clouds her ability to understand that keeping him in a basement is not what’s best for him.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of matter-of-fact
Adjective
  • So, the authors should consider plug-in hybrids as a reasonable interim step, while chargers move consumers to adapt to all-electric vehicles when more charging alternatives are available.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Its edges are quickly becoming dense suburban communities filled with residents seeking affordable housing and a reasonable commute to work in the state's largest cities.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • In so many ways, Erivo seems built to take on a song like this, not just in terms of hitting the notes but showing the way the song takes the character’s arc to the next logical step.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
  • These agents, unlike chatbots or copilots, can use logical reasoning and higher-level decision-making to carry out tasks, and are considered the next step in AI development.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • In addition, the cooling technology is used by more down-to-earth customers, including several Formula 1 teams through Mercedes-Benz.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Add even more texture with a fuzzy sweater and a suede jacket, and keep the accessories down-to-earth—dark sneakers and a crossbody will do the trick.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of down-to-earth
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Thesaurus Entries Near idealless

idealizing

idealless

ideally

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