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Recent Examples of dream
Noun
When Saudi Arabia unveiled NEOM at the inaugural Future Investment Initiative (FII) in 2017, the event felt like a showroom for audacious dreams. Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025 That’s more or less what global event planner Michelle Rago had in mind when decamping from her Manhattan apartment of 30 years to her dream home in Lambertville, New Jersey. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Finally, there is Celeste (Kristolyn Lloyd), a Black woman who was forced to leave New York to come home and care for her ailing mother, but still dreams of writing and making a difference. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025 Those who dream of getting paid to not work have a new set of idols to look up to. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
Noun
  • In pieces on patriotism as a kind of madness, on the long history of Polish and Russian colonizations and cultural appropriations of Ukraine, on the ways communities fantasize and share their daydreams, and others, Janion creates wormholes between past and present.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Weston Cloud Modular Sectional Sofa Sinking into cloud-like comfort is no longer a far-off daydream: The Weston Cloud Sofa's plush cushions provide a lavish experience ideal for relaxing after a long day.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Whether your goal is to work in government, the private sector, or a nonprofit organization, our curriculum prepares you for diverse roles such as intelligence analyst, foreign service officer, military analyst, or special agent.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
  • But recent reports show that goal is nowhere near.
    Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Need to find a home for your beauty tools, pantry staples, or extra sweaters?
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the continental United States—used to be packed with oysters, more than anyone today might imagine.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Neptune retrograde in Pisces, on the other hand, dissolves the fog of illusion, which also serves as an invitation to confront an emotional truth with clarity and compassion.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement But pretending that migration can or should be stopped is a dangerous illusion.
    Jonathan Portes, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
  • This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The South is filled with natural wonders, from dramatic gorges and massive cave systems to beautiful wetlands and pristine beaches.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • As the weather quickly cools, swapping your sheets can do wonders for your sleep.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The project, Muniz explained, was initially envisioned as a two-hour reunion film before those behind the series realized there was too much ground to cover.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Roughly 30 wolves now roam mountainous regions of the state, and the management plan envisions a long-term population that could exceed 200 animals.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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