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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a beach resort that is a perfectly dreamy place to relax
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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the kind of dreamy music I want after a hard day at work
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Recent Examples of dreamy
Though, if horror isn’t your thing, the dreamy 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice rides its way back into theaters.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Areca palm The romantic and dreamy areca palm is a majestic orchid and an unsung chemical-destroying hero.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Steinfeld and Allen announced the engagement on Instagram in November 2024, with a dreamy pic from the elaborate, beachside proposal at sunset.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Areca palm The romantic and dreamy areca palm is a majestic orchid and an unsung chemical-destroying hero.
—Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Steinfeld and Allen announced the engagement on Instagram in November 2024, with a dreamy pic from the elaborate, beachside proposal at sunset.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamy
Adjective
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The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their look and feeling are soothing and sublime, thanks to the deft hand of noted Spanish interior designer Pilar García-Nieto.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some models serve purely to create a soothing ambiance, acting as night lights for children, whereas others can be educational tools with accurate renderings of the night sky indoors.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Elite firepower, stingy defense, and all-world goaltending to tie a nice bow on it.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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This week, Lorde returns with a hypnotic synth-pop stunner, Young Thug taps Future on his first solo single since his release from jail, and Haim make leaving a relationship sound like a breeze over chill guitars.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yet, the band took to the Sonora tent at Coachella in Indio, California, for two consecutive weekends, captivating a crowd of nearly 5,000 fans with electrifying performances that seamlessly fused echo-laden keyboards and hypnotic electric guitar riffs into their signature psychedelic cumbia sound.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The costume has to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially with Marvel.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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