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 Parker’s guitar strumming, however, was a welcome reminder that yes, this is Tame Impala given the song’s extra-dreamlike quality. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026 As in former works, meanwhile, Hopper’s diner is streamlined, simplified, the world around it emptied to its essentials, adding to its dreamlike quality. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Jeonghan says that range gives the record an immersive, dreamlike feel, and the choreography is being built to match. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 The result is a beautiful chromatic ode to the unmistakable English countryside and its dreamlike atmosphere. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 Countless poets have wrestled with this question, either writing about dreams directly or invoking them through the dreamlike manipulation of words and ideas. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2026 The Oscars’ best picture field now routinely includes two international movies, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s dreamlike meditation on mortality and human connection feels like a sure bet to make the cut. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The title story follows two boys who board a train traveling through the galaxy and set off on a dreamlike journey. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026 Books that get called weird girl lit tend to deal in uncanny or dreamlike circumstances. — Abby McCarter, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamlike
  1. surreal
  2. fantastic
  3. incredible
  4. bizarre
Adjective
  • The past is asserting itself into the present, the future is teetering toward the past, all inside one surreal moment.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Perhaps the most surreal deviation from the mainline DCU is writer Deniz Camp and artist Javier Rodriguez’s Absolute Martian Manhunter.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of surreal
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  • The loss ended a fantastic two-year run for the Vikings and their nine senior starters.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This is a fantastic new addition to the category, with notes of tropical fruit, citrus, vanilla, and roasted almond that lead every sip.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fantastic
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  • Achieving incredible data transmission speed The researcher fabricated the device using a 300-millimeter silicon-on-insulator manufacturing process.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s incredible class of awardees includes Jason Bolden, Kellon Deryck, Molly Greenwald, Chris Horan, Amy Komorowski, Thuy Nguyen, Law Roach, and Trish Summerville.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • The appeal of Bleak House, for instance, is bound up in its bad actors and bizarre names, less so the action.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Seaside Police Department received the tip about Bumper’s bizarre breakfast invoice in August.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of bizarre

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“Dreamlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamlike. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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