An idealist is someone who has high ideals or standards, often in the pursuit of perfection. The crossword solutions for the term idealist include ROMANTIC (8 letters), ROMANTICIST (11 letters), ESCAPIST (8 letters), ENTHUSIAST (10 letters), VISIONARY (9 letters), RADICAL (7 letters), UTOPIAN (7 letters), DREAMER (7 letters), and QUIXOTE (7 letters). These words all describe someone who is passionate about their beliefs and dreams, and who strives to make them a reality. A ROMANTIC is someone who is passionate and devoted to love, while a ROMANTICIST is someone who is devoted to the idea of romance. An ESCAPIST is someone who seeks to escape from reality, an ENTHUSIAST is someone who is passionate and excited about something, and a VISIONARY is someone who has a clear vision of the future. A RADICAL is someone who advocates for drastic change, a UTOPIAN is someone who believes in an ideal society, a DREAMER is someone who has ambitious goals, and a QUIXOTE is someone who is brave and determined in the face of impossible odds. Finally, a PERFECTIONIST is someone who strives for excellence in all that they do.