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as in visions
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 goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my dream is to open my own restaurant
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as in beauties
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 imagines
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 dreams
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
McGregor, on the other hand, had viewers in the palm of his hand as Christian, the penniless writer who falls in love with Satine despite her commitment to a truly vile duke, who has invested in the Moulin Rouge and promised to make Satine’s dreams of stage stardom come true.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
From the Los Angeles Times, a story on former Chatsworth guard Alijah Arenas keeping his NBA dreams alive.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
What were her hopes and dreams for it?
—Marcelena Spencer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Moser had dreams of playing in the NBA.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Their Hamnet companion book is filled with handwritten journals and images exploring the dreams that shaped the film.
—Craigh Barboza, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
The coming-of-age story follows two girls passionately pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Malone dreams of becoming a hero, while struggling Texan Solomon Jackson (Asa Butterfield) seeks recognition by posting violent threats.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s saying something, because Calderone dreams big.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The kindergartner dreams of becoming a police officer, a doctor or maybe a firefighter.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
YouTube and Twitch are only the start for May, who dreams of one day telling bigger stories through film or documentaries.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Every parent dreams of a healthy future for their child.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
The film, which is based on the bestselling novel by Truman Capote, follows a young New York socialite named Holly Golightly (Hepburn), who dreams of marrying rich.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The film focuses on Lady, one of Lagos' few female cab drivers, who dreams of leaving the city.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Ahead of his Central Florida show, Legend talked with the Orlando Sentinel by phone about his early dreams of performing for large audiences, his new Broadway projects and the collaborative nature of his creative process.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
McGregor, on the other hand, had viewers in the palm of his hand as Christian, the penniless writer who falls in love with Satine despite her commitment to a truly vile duke, who has invested in the Moulin Rouge and promised to make Satine’s dreams of stage stardom come true.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
From the Los Angeles Times, a story on former Chatsworth guard Alijah Arenas keeping his NBA dreams alive.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
What were her hopes and dreams for it?
—Marcelena Spencer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Moser had dreams of playing in the NBA.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Their Hamnet companion book is filled with handwritten journals and images exploring the dreams that shaped the film.
—Craigh Barboza, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
The coming-of-age story follows two girls passionately pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her patriarchal husband.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Malone dreams of becoming a hero, while struggling Texan Solomon Jackson (Asa Butterfield) seeks recognition by posting violent threats.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s saying something, because Calderone dreams big.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The kindergartner dreams of becoming a police officer, a doctor or maybe a firefighter.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
YouTube and Twitch are only the start for May, who dreams of one day telling bigger stories through film or documentaries.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Every parent dreams of a healthy future for their child.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
The film, which is based on the bestselling novel by Truman Capote, follows a young New York socialite named Holly Golightly (Hepburn), who dreams of marrying rich.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The film focuses on Lady, one of Lagos' few female cab drivers, who dreams of leaving the city.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
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But there was more blank space to fill in on Issei’s end, with Season 2 swapping out fantasy sequences in Camille’s mind palace for Issei’s visions of black-and-white moonscapes to that effect.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forward Paulinho has six goals and one assist in the 2026 Clausura, while Alexis Vega has returned from injury.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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These low-maintenance beauties flower spring, summer, and fall on compact plants that require no pruning or deadheading.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The jewel-tone beauties are delicious in all sorts of blackberry recipes, and are full of fiber, antioxidants, and other powerful nutrients to help keep your body and heart in top shape.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Conversation imagines the war in Iran unfolding in a world powered mostly by wind, solar and batteries rather than oil and gas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reiter imagines the ultralight, streamlined Orca transporter serving roles as diverse as individual customers.—
C.C. Weiss
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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From that premise, Gyllenhaal lighted on 1930s movie musicals as some of the glossiest and most charming fantasies that Hollywood has ever put out, but also as some of the most consciously artificial.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, his manuscript is also about his fantasies—in this case, fantasies about a young man who has a meaningful, intellectual, tender affair with his older mentor.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, these tiny wonders can detect a temperature spike in 100 nanoseconds.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s incredible holdings—Rembrandts, Impressionist treasures, thousands of pre-Columbian wonders—will be on view again after years in storage or on loan.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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John Fletcher Brooks, Hillsdale’s assistant director of communications and research, said the school also envisions the possibility of a K-12 school in the area.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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His firm, Related Ross, envisions the quiet aircraft landing in West Palm Beach and one of his golf course properties north of the city.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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