ivory tower (Meaning)

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ivory tower (n)

a state of mind that is discussed as if it were a place

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The researcher retreated to his ivory tower to_ pore over the data in peace.
Despite the groundbreaking research happening within, the university was often seen as an ivory tower, disconnected from societal issues.
The techno giants live in ivory towers, unaware of the impact their innovations have on the real world.
After the scandal, the company's CEO was criticized_ for living in an ivory tower, detached from the day-to-day realities of his employees.
The scholar spent years toiling away in an ivory tower, oblivious to the needs of the world outside.
The politician's ivory tower upbringing made it hard for him to connect with the voters.
The artist was content to dwell in his ivory tower, far from the madding crowd.
The ivory tower mentality of the academics prevented them from grasping the practical implications of their research.
The scientist was accused of living in an ivory tower, out of touch with the real world.
The university's ivory tower reputation made it difficult for students to relate to its faculty.

a state of mind that is discussed as if it were a place

academic,academical, cerebral, ivory-towerish, ivory-towered,intellectual,highbrow, eggheaded

canny, sharp, hard-nosed, hard-nosed, hardheaded,hardheaded, knowing, knowing, shrewd, tough-minded

The researcher retreated to his ivory tower to_ pore over the data in peace.

Despite the groundbreaking research happening within, the university was often seen as an ivory tower, disconnected from societal issues.

The techno giants live in ivory towers, unaware of the impact their innovations have on the real world.

After the scandal, the company's CEO was criticized_ for living in an ivory tower, detached from the day-to-day realities of his employees.