The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BLUE-SKY
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The straight part
We know that "Visionary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case visionary = blue-sky.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
BLUE-SKY adjective- Unrealistic or impractical.
- Of no immediate practical application.
- To engage in blue-sky thinking about.