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 apparently, the Red Wings captain, who has a no-trade clause, has a very short wish list.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Following the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in 2025, the idea of an idyllic, rose-scented, never-too-hot English countryside has been permeating imaginations and travel wish lists the world over.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
And find more details on submitting this year’s wish list here.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
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.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Following the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in 2025, the idea of an idyllic, rose-scented, never-too-hot English countryside has been permeating imaginations and travel wish lists the world over.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
And find more details on submitting this year’s wish list here.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
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.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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