IDEAL

• (noun) the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

• (noun) model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

  synonyms : apotheosis , nonesuch , nonpareil , nonsuch , paragon , saint

  My wife is a paragon of virtue and beauty. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

  synonyms : idealistic

• (adj.) constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

  "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"

• (adj.) conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

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