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IDEAL Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word ideal. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word ideal. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for IDEAL

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nonpareil
nounn
noun

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

• colored beads of sugar used as a topping on e.g. candies and cookies

• a flat disk of chocolate covered with beads of colored sugar

adjective satellite

• eminent beyond or above comparison

paragon
nounn
noun

• an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

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

best
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

noun

• the supreme effort one can make

• Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

• the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

adverb

• in a most excellent way or manner

• it would be sensible

• from a position of superiority or authority

adjective satellite

• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• get the better of

exceptional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

• surpassing what is common or usual or expected

• deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence

exemplary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worthy of imitation

• being or serving as an illustration of a type

• serving to warn

faultless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without fault or error

flawless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without a flaw

immaculate
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• completely neat and clean

• free from stain or blemish

• without fault or error

matchless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• eminent beyond or above comparison

model
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

• a type of product

• a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

• representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

• something to be imitated

• someone worthy of imitation

• a representative form or pattern

• a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

• the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

adjective satellite

• worthy of imitation

verb

• plan or create according to a model or models

• form in clay, wax, etc

• assume a posture as for artistic purposes

• display (clothes) as a mannequin

• create a representation or simulation of

• construct a model in the likeness of

optimum
adjectiveadj
noun

• most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

adjective satellite

• most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied

outstanding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• distinguished from others in excellence

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• owed as a debt

• of major significance or importance

perfect
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

noun

• a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)

adjective satellite

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

• precisely accurate or exact

verb

• make perfect or complete

prime
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

noun

• a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

• the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

adjective satellite

• first in rank or degree

• used of the first or originating agent

• of superior grade

• being at the best stage of development

verb

• insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

• cover with a primer; apply a primer to

• fill with priming liquid

quintessential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• representing the perfect example of a class or quality

supreme
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• final or last in your life or progress

• greatest in status or authority or power

• highest in excellence or achievement

• greatest or maximal in degree; extreme

transcendent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

• beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding

ultimate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

noun

• the finest or most superior quality of its kind

adjective satellite

• being the last or concluding element of a series

unsurpassable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be exceeded

apotheosis
nounn
noun

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

• the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)

Best Hypernyms For IDEAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ideal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
idea model thought
Phrases (1)
role model

Alternatives for NONPAREIL

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