Vlad’s past being ideal Crossword Clue

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Vlad’s past being ideal Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an adult insect produced after metamorphosis
2. (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BEING (noun)
1. the state or fact of existing
2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
IDEAL (adjective)
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
2. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
IDEAL (noun)
1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
2. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

Hint 3: Anagram

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AMIGO

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