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Recent Examples of dream
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 See All Example Sentences for dream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
Noun
  • After all, strategy without execution is a daydream, but execution without strategy is a nightmare.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • The seventh-place Lions are only below Chelsea on goal differential and have just a one-point deficit with Manchester City for the final Champions League spot.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The key to success is finding the best glycolic acid formula for your skin’s needs and goals, which includes figuring out the right format and concentration of acid.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lisa Wore Literal Claws for Nails During Her Coachella Performance Hailey Bieber's New Nail Color Is Totally Unexpected Now, watch Rachel Zegler get ready: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Wedding in the Tuscan Hills Was All About Food and Family By Shelby Wax The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • It was imagined with a focus on wellness for anyone at any age and any income level.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This city will never be the same, insofar as our sense of safety, our illusions of permanence and so on, are gone.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Mat previously impressed judges on America’s Got Talent in 2014 with his magic, illusions and card tricks.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The two sides talked football on the visit, but the other purpose of bringing him to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center was to learn about the young man under the helmet.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Guests are guided through the night sky’s wonders using an 11-inch computerized telescope.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The new book penned by Penn, 50, and Kim, 49, is aimed at young readers and celebrates people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the wonders of their brains in playful rhyme and humor.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 3 May. 2025.

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