: a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying
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The lyrics were my personal bucket list of success.—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 The timeless combination of yellow cake and chocolate frosting is a bucket list must that’s easy to whip up for birthdays, holidays, or any day.—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 The shift is about intentionality and connection — not ticking sights off a bucket list — and underrated walking routes are at the heart of it.—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Create a bucket list of your wildest dreams; check them off one by one.—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bucket list