beau ideal

Other forms: beau ideals

Definitions of beau ideal
  1. noun
    an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
    synonyms: idol, paragon, perfection
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    types:
    gold standard
    a paragon of excellence
    type of:
    ideal
    the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
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