Synonyms for idealist
aɪˈdi ə lɪstide·al·ist

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1. idealist, dreamernoun

   someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

   Synonyms:
   dreamer, escapist, wishful thinker

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1. • Visionary

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1. List of paraphrases for "idealist":

   idealism

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1. David Borenstein:

   Bush Sr. was a jerk, Quayle an idiot, Clinton was atrocious and disgusting, most of those who persecuted him were hypocritical, Gore is shallow and weak, Bradley is an idealist, Bush Jr. a fool, and all of the independent candidates act like they're on drugs.

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. Alan Henning A taxi driver:

   The way I saw it, I didn't have a choice, this is what I was put here to do. I guess I am just a hopeless romantic, and I am an idealist, and I believe in hopeless causes.

4. Eric Hoffer:

   The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.

5. Carl Sandburg:

   I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.