dreamlike

adjective

Definition of dreamlikenext
as in surreal
seeming to exist in a dream; like a dream Her photographs have a dreamlike quality.

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Recent Examples of dreamlike The haunting synth track became the defining musical signature of Nicolas Winding Refn‘s 2011 neo-noir, helping establish both the movie’s dreamlike atmosphere and Kavinsky’s international profile. — HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 More jarring is the dreamlike way Ted slides back into England. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 Blending coming-of-age drama with a dreamlike, science-fiction edge, the film filters Argentina’s economic instability and the pull of the digital world through the perspective of a child searching for an escape. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 30 July 2026 Likely because of her kaleidoscopic mix of dreamlike pop, R&B, and electronic sounds that lure you in like an old ballerina jewelry box. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Throughout Chan’s sculptural universe, recurring images such as walking infants, suspended faces and reflective discs create a dreamlike visual language. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Each work — many dazzling in their artistry and often dreamlike themes — is a collaborative endeavor bringing together anywhere from one or two youngsters to dozens, all delivering a lesson in creativity and teamwork. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 Drawing inspiration from Superliminal, Sol blends optical illusions with an uncanny, dreamlike atmosphere that turns a familiar experience into an inventive mystery. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026 The game takes players through a dreamlike world of cut paper, paint, and found materials. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamlike
  1. surreal
  2. fantastic
  3. incredible
  4. bizarre
Adjective
  • According to Schaffer, just as surreal as directing the former president was chatting with him during the downtime of the four-hour shoot.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • With iconic natural landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park has long been at the top of my travel list, and my first visit felt surreal.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of surreal
Adjective
  • But news of her grandmother’s possible death fractures the journey, drawing Adela into childhood memories, family silences and fantastical visions.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, the femur and patella surgeries were also successful and the fantastic surgery team was able to save my left leg.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • Below, shop nine incredible beauty products straight from her shelf and prepare to get healthy, smooth, and absolutely glowing skin.
    — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Esponda almost came off the beam on two occasions, but showed incredible fight to salvage the routine.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • Years earlier at her former lab in Ohio, chromosomes in mouse eggs and embryos began dividing in bizarre ways, creating the kinds of genetic errors that can lead to Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Her videos were outrageous and conspiratorial, and the more elaborate and bizarre her stories became, the more people online were drawn to her.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bizarre

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