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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In a wide-ranging speech on the state of the MTA on Tuesday, Chairman Janno Lieber revealed his wish list for 2026.
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
As an early gift last month, Meghan shared that As ever's signature fruit spread gift box was selected for Oprah Winfrey's annual holiday wish list, Oprah's Favorite Things.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Many shoppers will be heading out to stand in line with full bellies after their Thanksgiving feasts and holiday wish lists in hand today for Black Friday.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Nov. 2025
Ukraine and Europeans say the plan was a wish list for the Kremlin.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
As an early gift last month, Meghan shared that As ever's signature fruit spread gift box was selected for Oprah Winfrey's annual holiday wish list, Oprah's Favorite Things.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Many shoppers will be heading out to stand in line with full bellies after their Thanksgiving feasts and holiday wish lists in hand today for Black Friday.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Nov. 2025
Ukraine and Europeans say the plan was a wish list for the Kremlin.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
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 Dec. 2025.
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