ideal - noun

the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

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

ideal - adjective

• of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
• conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
• constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

ideal - thesaurus

apotheosis   idealistic   nonesuch   nonpareil   nonsuch   paragon   saint