1
as in daydream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
his invention is only a dream right now, but someday it might be a reality
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my dream is to open my own restaurant
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the Alaskan cruise exceeded their wildest expectations—it was a dream of a vacation
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific
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Recent Examples of dream
Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
There are still a handful of dream sequences and surreal interludes that seem to want to underscore the show’s deep psychological curiosity, and its unwillingness to be an easy watch.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Although, in truth, the crowd hollered every word louder than either brother could dream of.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 4 July 2025
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Noun
Being from New York, it’s always been a dream of mine to play professionally here.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
There are still a handful of dream sequences and surreal interludes that seem to want to underscore the show’s deep psychological curiosity, and its unwillingness to be an easy watch.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Verb
Vowels' transformation of Williams is inspiring Albon to dream big for the future.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Although, in truth, the crowd hollered every word louder than either brother could dream of.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
Noun
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The maid gazes out the window, her mouth slightly open, as if lost in boredom or a daydream.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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My goal was to make everyone feel connected to her legacy and vitality.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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The club had allowed just two second-half goals at home all season before Ponce’s brace on Saturday.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Even though no one ever could have imagined it at the time, the Yankees weren’t going to win Torre one more Series, weren’t even going to make it back there even after having led three games to none.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Third, imagine how scattered and confused the AI community would be without a flag of AGI as the purposeful aim afoot.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Call it pixie dust, projection, illusion, artifice — who really cares?—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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The illusion is caused by the moon being seen close to the horizon, where trees and buildings give the human brain context.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a sense of purpose now for me that wasn’t there before.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The combination of mechanics and electronics to extract every nuance from the grooves of a vinyl pressing is a wonder of engineering and enjoying a renaissance in the age of digital music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These woven wonders are sure to spark a little joy in your accessories closet—with just the right dose of seasonal cheer.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Verb
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ADUs continue to spark council debate However, Housing Element envisions more extra housing units, known as accessory dwelling units, on single-family home sites.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Then-County Commissioner Tom Moser envisioned designating point people at each camp who would monitor a website and alert camp counselors and attendees if evacuation was needed.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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