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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These deals provide a fantastic opportunity to indulge—or persuade someone to indulge you—in items on your wish list, like Dyson’s beauty and home products.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is accepting cash donations and has an Amazon wish list of cleaning supplies.
Ark of Highland Lakes is accepting donations to support their efforts to house those displaced by the floods in Burnet County in local hotels.
—Steven Rosenberg, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Some levels below Diaz on Barcelona’s wish list is Marcus Rashford.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 July 2025
To find out more about Vallejo or to donate an item on his wish list, contact Meals on Wheels Central Texas at 512-476-6325 or mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is accepting cash donations and has an Amazon wish list of cleaning supplies.
Ark of Highland Lakes is accepting donations to support their efforts to house those displaced by the floods in Burnet County in local hotels.
—Steven Rosenberg, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Some levels below Diaz on Barcelona’s wish list is Marcus Rashford.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 July 2025
To find out more about Vallejo or to donate an item on his wish list, contact Meals on Wheels Central Texas at 512-476-6325 or mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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