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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
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
Noun
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If your goal is to add little to no weight to your beach day haul, nothing beats the Helinox Beach Chair.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Maintaining trust with students has long been a goal of Casas.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
Noun
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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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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
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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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
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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But the main purpose of the tower is to add more beds, Northwestern wrote in the application.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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By stepping back, leaders can envision what success might look like six months or even a year from now and identify the steps necessary to achieve that vision.—
Karyn Gallant,
Forbes.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 16 Jul. 2025.
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