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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a beach resort that is a perfectly dreamy place to relax
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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the kind of dreamy music I want after a hard day at work
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Recent Examples of dreamy
Though, if horror isn’t your thing, the dreamy 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice rides its way back into theaters.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Areca palm The romantic and dreamy areca palm is a majestic orchid and an unsung chemical-destroying hero.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Steinfeld and Allen announced the engagement on Instagram in November 2024, with a dreamy pic from the elaborate, beachside proposal at sunset.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Areca palm The romantic and dreamy areca palm is a majestic orchid and an unsung chemical-destroying hero.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Steinfeld and Allen announced the engagement on Instagram in November 2024, with a dreamy pic from the elaborate, beachside proposal at sunset.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamy
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As for that delightful scent McGuinness referenced?—
Victoria Moorhouse,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Their look and feeling are soothing and sublime, thanks to the deft hand of noted Spanish interior designer Pilar García-Nieto.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some models serve purely to create a soothing ambiance, acting as night lights for children, whereas others can be educational tools with accurate renderings of the night sky indoors.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ice is not nice The ice at American Airlines Center was a huge problem in Game 2, with players on both teams falling down left and right.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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And the honeycomb design isn’t just nice on the eyes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Come for the lingering glamour shots of Keene and Hyland, resplendent in their 1930s finery, stay for the hypnotic overhead shots of the rocky coast off Gull’s Point.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The short plunges viewers into a hypnotic, psychological clash between light and dark.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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The costume has to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially with Marvel.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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