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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
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Tess saved four lives through organ donation, and scholarships in her honor are now helping young people chase their own dreams.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Astronomers have always suspected these baby galaxies were busy, but new glimpses from the James Webb Space Telescope are showing them to be even brighter and larger than our wildest dreams.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 4 May 2026
And what of Everton’s own European dreams?
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In past years, our dreams of May are too often shunted from a mainline to a spur.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
That night, again Sakeena turned with dreams.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
In the first few episodes of Season 3, Cassie was seen pursuing a career on OnlyFans in order to save money for the wedding of her dreams.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
Winding more than 160 miles through the heart of Idaho, the Salmon River Scenic Byway is the stuff of roadtrippers’ dreams.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Josie Maran dreams of an ice cream truck.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the traumatic experience, Leah dreams of getting a snorkeling license, and her mom remains nervous but supportive.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Ezra, the 4-year-old Colton boy who dreams to one day be a police officer.
—Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The new episodes will introduce Logan, a Las Vegas native who wants to trade his imaginary girlfriend for a real one, and Emma, a Mormon in Utah who dreams of wearing her mother's wedding dress at the altar.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang is now assistant professor of literary arts at Brown University, but still dreams of a life in Italy.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Tess saved four lives through organ donation, and scholarships in her honor are now helping young people chase their own dreams.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Astronomers have always suspected these baby galaxies were busy, but new glimpses from the James Webb Space Telescope are showing them to be even brighter and larger than our wildest dreams.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 4 May 2026
And what of Everton’s own European dreams?
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In past years, our dreams of May are too often shunted from a mainline to a spur.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
That night, again Sakeena turned with dreams.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
In the first few episodes of Season 3, Cassie was seen pursuing a career on OnlyFans in order to save money for the wedding of her dreams.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
Winding more than 160 miles through the heart of Idaho, the Salmon River Scenic Byway is the stuff of roadtrippers’ dreams.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Verb
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Josie Maran dreams of an ice cream truck.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the traumatic experience, Leah dreams of getting a snorkeling license, and her mom remains nervous but supportive.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Ezra, the 4-year-old Colton boy who dreams to one day be a police officer.
—Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The new episodes will introduce Logan, a Las Vegas native who wants to trade his imaginary girlfriend for a real one, and Emma, a Mormon in Utah who dreams of wearing her mother's wedding dress at the altar.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang is now assistant professor of literary arts at Brown University, but still dreams of a life in Italy.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
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While the film and television landscapes continue to evolve, this seems to us like the ideal time to bet on ourselves and champion strong material that brings our creative visions to life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first type is replete with hallucinations and delusions—voices, visions, grandiose beliefs, paranoia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Senior forward Jordyn Washington, who also scored Tuesday, has a team-best 17 goals.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beachy is worried that basic research could take a back seat to short-term goals as defined by the White House.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Add some bright, festive color to your spread with these naturally-colored beauties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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These beauties can also function as secret storage solutions thanks to a door bolt that will keep nosy guests away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Other Bennet Sister BritBox, May 6 Hadlow’s continuation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice imagines the fortunes of Mary Bennet, aka the boring (though not entirely ignored) one.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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But what Danielson says was intended as a symbolic protest escalated dramatically amid paranoid fantasies, prosaic miscommunications, and the false report of a gun.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inspired in part by Gillian Anderson’s compendium of women’s erotic fantasies, Want, as well as Nancy Friday’s My Secret Garden, Superbloom is, in theory, a manifestation of Ware’s deepest desires.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Healthcare Looking to the future, Goldsmith envisions himself as a thought leader in healthcare, a voice pushing for industry improvements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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