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as in romantic
having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality
a visionary plan for a manned flight to Mars even though there are pressing problems right here on earth
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as in mythic
not real and existing only in the imagination
one of several Christian saints who claimed to have had visionary experiences of hell
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as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
in a visionary move, the developer bought large tracts of the waterfront just before property values skyrocketed
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as in diviner
one who predicts future events or developments
according to Greek myth, Cassandra was a visionary who was endowed with the gift of inerrant prophecy but fated to never be believed
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as in dreamer
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
19th-century visionaries who founded short-lived communities in which everyone was supposed to live in perfect peace and harmony
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Recent Examples of visionary
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
This conveyed the grand scope of their post-war immigrant drama about Holocaust survivor and visionary Hungarian architect László Tóth (Best Actor winner Adrien Brody).
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
This is a journey of curiosity, to understand where human creativity comes from and to shine a light on the visionaries who are pushing the bounds of innovation and changing our world.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This prestigious honor is awarded to leaders who demonstrate visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to student success, and a transformative impact on education.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
This conveyed the grand scope of their post-war immigrant drama about Holocaust survivor and visionary Hungarian architect László Tóth (Best Actor winner Adrien Brody).
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
The success of these programs rely on leaders of character from all countries, all walks of life, all agencies, all badges, all companies; leaders of character, visionaries, visionaries who wake up every single day and work on a long-term plan for the benefit of all of us.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
This is a journey of curiosity, to understand where human creativity comes from and to shine a light on the visionaries who are pushing the bounds of innovation and changing our world.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visionary
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There are some moments when The Actor does rouse with inspired romantic set pieces and funny reflections on the whole business of performing.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Larroquette and Alley immediately convey an easygoing romantic charm that anchors the whole film; although Ropelewski orchestrates the escalation of comic situations with meticulous care, there’s nothing mechanical about the effect thanks to Larroquette and Alley’s breezy naturalism.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Slow down and stay cautious: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
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Questions like these have been asked of diviners around the world throughout history—and still are today.—
Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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And with Neptune entering your sign on March 30th, get ready to tap into your inner dreamer.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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These dreamers are still dreaming, but the alarm is going off.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But that’s impractical for building habitats on other worlds.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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The caption itself is impractical, if not impossible, for Worthy now.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hamilton achieved most of these minimal brake moments while driving for Mercedes for 12 seasons, except for one out-of-reach trophy: turning seven championship titles into the mythical record-setting eight.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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The furniture collection was inspired by sea life, the mythical sea creatures of Ancient Greece and is composed of the Lorelei armchair and sofa, Ligea coffee tables, Neomeris carpet, Nereide sofa, Ploto low tables, Seidon sofa, Sibelia low tables and Teti pouf.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The biblical prophet was born in Egypt, where the Israelites were enslaved, and soon after Pharaoh ordered the murder of all their newborn sons.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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Kibbe himself, now in his seventies, remains both the system’s prophet and its greatest mystery.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Visionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visionary. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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