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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More planning time tops wish list Additional planning time would most improve teacher morale, according to the survey results.
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Diana Lambert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Due to space constraints, participating organizations are asked to provide a wish list of up to 10 reusable items.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
This is your free agent wish list.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
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Diana Lambert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Due to space constraints, participating organizations are asked to provide a wish list of up to 10 reusable items.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
This is your free agent wish list.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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