wish list
noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes
Examples of wish list in a Sentence
That book is on my wish list.
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While Forbes Travel Guide readers shared their wish list of hotels for the program’s fourth season, all clues point to France being the exciting new backdrop.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, however, at least one team is crossing Valdez off its free agency wish list in light of last week's incident.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Other items on their wish list included a sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to a major international airport.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Swifites may have had Taylor Swift appearing at the MTV Video Music Awards on their wish list, but the pop superstar will miss the 2025 show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, however, at least one team is crossing Valdez off its free agency wish list in light of last week's incident.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Other items on their wish list included a sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to a major international airport.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Swifites may have had Taylor Swift appearing at the MTV Video Music Awards on their wish list, but the pop superstar will miss the 2025 show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wish list
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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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