: the Greek god of dreams

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So either Morpheus has really long arms or Neo has really short arms. Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 Like the Morpheus Hotel, this means its exterior framework will both envelop the building and form much of its supporting structure. Adam Williams april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026 Morpheus, a short seller betting Cucinelli’s stock would fall, alleged the firm misled its shareholders and continues to operate stores in Moscow. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025 In the back half of The Sandman’s second and final season, Morpheus of the Endless is told over and over that he’s changed. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Morpheus

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Morpheus was in the 14th century

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“Morpheus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Morpheus. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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