wish list
noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes
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That book is on my wish list.
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The imbalance between employers’ wish lists and their payrolls can be partly attributed to rising labor costs and broader economic uncertainty, Noah Yosif, chief economist at the American Staffing Association, told CNN in an interview.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Stewart’s outfit shot the style to the top of my wish list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026
The Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has long been on the wish lists of travelers to Africa.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Collins has also shared her wish list for what could happen in season 6.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Stewart’s outfit shot the style to the top of my wish list.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026
The Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has long been on the wish lists of travelers to Africa.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Collins has also shared her wish list for what could happen in season 6.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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