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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
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 June 2025
In the South of France, a long way from Los Angeles and their Maryland roots, brothers Joel and Benji looked around and saw just how many of their dreams have come true.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Fred He, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Tired of men and feeling like something was missing, the narrator, who had dreamed for a long time of experiencing a woman’s loving caress, spent the night with the stranger.
—Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Illustrated by Nneka Myers, the story follows a young boy named Jalen, whose dream of playing school football is dashed when the team is cut.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 June 2025
In the South of France, a long way from Los Angeles and their Maryland roots, brothers Joel and Benji looked around and saw just how many of their dreams have come true.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Verb
At a press conference before the draft, Hall of Famer Yao had some advice for Yang and other young Chinese talents dreaming of the NBA.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Tired of men and feeling like something was missing, the narrator, who had dreamed for a long time of experiencing a woman’s loving caress, spent the night with the stranger.
—Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
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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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After being shut out in the group stage opener, Man City's superstar Erling Haaland has caught fire, scoring a goal in each of their past two matches.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In 2023, lawmakers said the goal of the measure was to increase transparency.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Along the way, stop to stroll through quaint villages, tour fascinating historic sites and soak up the natural beauty of the region.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Rihanna’s lilac mani couldn’t be simpler, and that’s the beauty of it.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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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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Our nation has morphed far beyond the republic that the founders initially imagined.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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But here’s the thing: Quantity isn’t the problem—illusion is.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bistro lighting hung overhead to give the illusion of a starry night sky.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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And the brands who roll with precision, purpose and personality will define the future of the category.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That facility, whose purpose remains unclear, appears to be intact.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Paring payroll and procuring prospects took precedence, prompting wonder whether that run could be waning.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Squid Game could have been a one-season wonder instead of a three-season bummer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The seminars serve as a way to help students envision themselves as being successful and create more self-confidence.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer – who knows a thing or two about placing a smash song into a film – and directed by Kosinski, F1 was always envisioned as a global spectacle.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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