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noun • (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality • impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are • elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued | ||||||||
| 28% | 9 | Driven by a desire for aesthetic perfection | ||||||
adjective • relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics • concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste noun • (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful adjective satellite • aesthetically pleasing | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | One who has an overwhelming desire for control and perfection | ||||||
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Desire For Perfection Crossword Clue
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IDEALISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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IDEALISM
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Belief in perfection and the pursuit of perfection | |
2 | Driven by a desire for aesthetic perfection | |
3 | One understanding perfection
The Guardian Cryptic -
01 May 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 May 2017 |
4 | Perfection seekers
New York Times -
04 Sep 1986 | New York Times / 04 Sep 1986 |
5 | Served to perfection?
New York Times -
20 Mar 2008 | New York Times / 20 Mar 2008 |
6 | Symbol of perfection
New York Times -
31 Dec 1986 | New York Times / 31 Dec 1986 |
7 | Term, derived from Sir Thomas More’s idealistic island, for individuals who seek societal perfection
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
18 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 18 Mar 2023 |
