Example Sentences
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The concept is illustrated by the Carnot cycle, an idealized model that defines the maximum theoretical efficiency of a heat engine by carefully regulating the movement of heat between hot and cold regions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
But “Do the Right Thing” remains with us, its urgency and relevance undiminished, waiting for an America open to listen and live up to its idealized aspirations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Just as much as passive income is a literal goal, it is an idealized state of being where a job is optional and time is plentiful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Unlike some of his artistic peers, who idealized studios and showcases in New York or Europe, Chambers never wanted to leave Altadena.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
He himself had, although he had always had the consoling spirit of his father, idealized, frozen in joyful childhood memories.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
