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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But Kid Rock, 55, appears to have high hopes, with an opportunity to regain relevance likely at the top of his wish list.
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The price point is also well within my budget this winter, freeing me up to snag some other pieces from my wish list.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
With that phase complete, Taylor has a few more markers on her wish list.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
With winter in full swing, now's the time start thinking about the warmer days ahead by stocking up on the outdoor furniture and decor items on your wish list.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The price point is also well within my budget this winter, freeing me up to snag some other pieces from my wish list.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
With that phase complete, Taylor has a few more markers on her wish list.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
With winter in full swing, now's the time start thinking about the warmer days ahead by stocking up on the outdoor furniture and decor items on your wish list.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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