as in romantic
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
a dreamer who believes that war doesn't have to be part of the human condition
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Recent Examples of dreamer
Often nobody but the dreamers get hurt when their impossible dreams fall flat.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Set in the surreal world of 1969 San Fernando Valley, the series follows the Chambers family—led by Hampton (Oyelowo), a dreamer recently released from prison, and his wife Astoria (Missick), whose life evolved in his absence.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The film follows a young dreamer mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to a cosmic council, blending humor, heart and sci-fi spectacle.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Coastal dwellers or dreamers will appreciate the rounded corners that add charm to an otherwise simple set.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Set in the surreal world of 1969 San Fernando Valley, the series follows the Chambers family—led by Hampton (Oyelowo), a dreamer recently released from prison, and his wife Astoria (Missick), whose life evolved in his absence.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The film follows a young dreamer mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to a cosmic council, blending humor, heart and sci-fi spectacle.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Coastal dwellers or dreamers will appreciate the rounded corners that add charm to an otherwise simple set.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dreamer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamer
Noun
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It's joined by The Life List, a new romantic anchored by Descendants star Sofia Carson, and The Outrun, the Saoirse Ronan festival favorite that's making its streaming premiere on the platform.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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While Lucie is warm, vivacious, and a ray of light that shines off the page, Aiden is a grumpy, reluctant romantic who hides behind sarcastic quips.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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For all his legendary realism, U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was an idealist who believed that the job of American diplomats was to eventually create a world federation.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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John was an idealist, and that's what's appealing about him.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Dreamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamer. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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