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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Becca haunts his dreams, and her twin sister, Terry (also Kruger), haunts his waking life.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025
The perfect balance of power and speed, Jeanty, at 5-foot-9, 211 pounds is the home-run-hitting back that teams dream about – think Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry finding a seam and exploiting it for a long touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Becca haunts his dreams, and her twin sister, Terry (also Kruger), haunts his waking life.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ed Sheeran has accomplished more than most people could ever dream of, from selling out stadiums to winning Grammys and earning four No. 1 albums over the course of his career.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025
The perfect balance of power and speed, Jeanty, at 5-foot-9, 211 pounds is the home-run-hitting back that teams dream about – think Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry finding a seam and exploiting it for a long touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
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After all, strategy without execution is a daydream, but execution without strategy is a nightmare.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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If your daydreams about jetting off on a European vacation keep getting thwarted by your budget and bank account, all hope isn’t lost.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Which is sort of ironic, given the current goals of the administration.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
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
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It was imagined with a focus on wellness for anyone at any age and any income level.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The online reaction to the video is beyond anything Joyce imagined, as social media users can't get enough of Gary's antics.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 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
Noun
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And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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During questioning by Read's defense attorney, Faller said that the type of alcohol test done in a medical setting for the purpose of diagnosing health issues is different than the type of test used in forensics and relied upon in a court of law.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Guests are guided through the night sky’s wonders using an 11-inch computerized telescope.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Documentary film and art has always touched me deeply – especially for its power of imagination and its capacity for reflection and wonder.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Beyond horse racing, Calderone envisions FreeRacehorse.com as a solution to one of the most significant challenges facing streaming services and broadcast TV — extending the relationship with viewers beyond the big screen to smaller screens for continuous engagement.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Entering the 2024 college football season, some analysts envisioned him going top 10.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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