He lived in an ivory tower, detached from the everyday concerns of the people
The politician was accused of being in an ivory tower, unaware of the struggles faced by ordinary citizens
Academia can sometimes be perceived as an ivory tower, disconnected from practical applications
She prefers to work in her own creative ivory tower, free from external pressures
The artist's reclusive lifestyle gave him an ivory tower existence
Many activists criticize the government for operating in an ivory tower
It's easy to get lost in an ivory tower of theoretical discussions
He wrote a novel about a scientist trapped in an ivory tower, only realizing the importance of human connection later
The company's management seemed to be in an ivory tower, making decisions that hurt employee morale
Escaping the ivory tower of academia requires engagement with the real world
Your ideas are so impractical, straight from an ivory tower.
Perhaps, but they are visions for a better future.
Let's focus on what we can do now.
He lived in an ivory tower, disconnected from reality
He was out of touch with everyday life
His perspective was detached from practical concerns