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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
Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 8 May 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Studying fashion later in New York, the aspiring designer watched the Met Gala carpet from afar and dreamed of one day somehow being part of it.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
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Noun
And the twist with Joe Jonas — well, that was a dream come true for me.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 8 May 2025
Verb
His perfect pocket pass to Jokic created a floater that put Denver back ahead by seven late in overtime, snuffing any Thunder comeback dreams.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Studying fashion later in New York, the aspiring designer watched the Met Gala carpet from afar and dreamed of one day somehow being part of it.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
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The vibe is at once sophisticated and irreverent—like an art collector’s home crossed with a Wes Anderson daydream.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Winners Visualize and Act Mindset without action is just a daydream.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bennett fired a wrist shot that flew past Andrei Vasilevskiy. Panthers goal.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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The Lyon goal should rightly rectify his legacy at United and hopefully earn him the respect from those outside of the club who have often so unfairly chided and ridiculed him.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Case in point: the rapper and singer has only been to two Met Galas, but both her fashion and beauty looks have cemented themselves as some of the most memorable to date.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Might be a little bit harder to imagine jamming with Cyndi Lauper.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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How to win $50,000 for your home improvement project Don’t miss out on the chance to turn your home dreams into reality — enter now and start imagining what’s possible!—
GET Creative,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Trust your intuition, but don’t let illusions cloud your judgment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In lieu of a pricey pieces, upholster a simple headboard and use the same fabric for the bed skirt to give the illusion of a completely custom bed frame for a fraction of the price.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
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His purpose was to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the genocide and advocate for the release of 23 hostages detained in Azerbaijan.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Yes, ballet, jazz, hip hop, African and tap are on the syllabus—but so is purpose.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For design lovers, that might mean visiting architectural icons, traveling to new places, traversing natural wonders, or trying new activities that flex certain skills.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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Still, White remains hopeful for revitalization, envisioning Dolton as a tourist destination with the pope’s former home and parish drawing visitors.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Many organizations envision a rapid rollout of AI solutions, only to face delays that can stretch much longer than planned.—
Erez Meltzer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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