ideal

(noun) the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain.

(noun) model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal. Synonyms: paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch.

(adj) conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal.

(adj) constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception. Example: "A poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content."

(adj) of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas. Synonyms: idealistic.