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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
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
All of our plans, all of our dreams, all of our ideas, all of our projects − for Tim, it's done.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Most of the dreams are academic (at least, within my circle).
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The other stuff, from the ballerina to the locusts to the music box and the dreams to the geisha and now the lake monsters, that’s the second phase.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Attending the Oscars fulfilled one of Mello’s lifelong dreams, one that felt impossible for many years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 May 2026
But the land is merciless, and their dreams are shattered when a wildfire breaks out.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Each gets stage time to speak at length about their dreams, both realized and broken, and regrets.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Every traveler dreams of seeing the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
To this day, the chef still dreams about her grandmother’s kosher spaghetti and meatballs — served with soft, squishy white bread.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Every company dreams of one day having a space of its own.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Game 7 is where tall tales begin and dreams die.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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
Noun
Hong Kong — For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners — supercharging the world’s second-largest economy and fulfilling the dreams of millions.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
All of our plans, all of our dreams, all of our ideas, all of our projects − for Tim, it's done.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Most of the dreams are academic (at least, within my circle).
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The other stuff, from the ballerina to the locusts to the music box and the dreams to the geisha and now the lake monsters, that’s the second phase.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Attending the Oscars fulfilled one of Mello’s lifelong dreams, one that felt impossible for many years.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 May 2026
But the land is merciless, and their dreams are shattered when a wildfire breaks out.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Each gets stage time to speak at length about their dreams, both realized and broken, and regrets.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
Verb
Musk additionally dreams of sending humans aboard Starship to colonize Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Every traveler dreams of seeing the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
To this day, the chef still dreams about her grandmother’s kosher spaghetti and meatballs — served with soft, squishy white bread.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Every company dreams of one day having a space of its own.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Game 7 is where tall tales begin and dreams die.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
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In fact, the Mango Collective initiative was created precisely for this purpose, as a platform to celebrate the creativity and innovation of ascending and independent designers, connecting their singular visions with Mango’s design expertise and international reach.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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With many issues in the contest between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV vet Spencer Pratt impacting the entertainment industry, Deadline talks with the contenders to hear their visions for the city.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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There’s probably a smart, chilling film to be made about the terrors of smothering and relentless adoration — one imagines what Rod Serling would have done with something like this — but this isn’t really that film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Near the end of the piece, Amodei imagines a scenario in which AI has rendered the current economic system irrelevant.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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While Goodman’s paradoxes and fantasies posed challenges to me as her biographer, with the advent of AI slop and ChatGPT, our courtship with illusion (and possibly delusion) is here to stay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Known for its signature vibrant psychedelic prints, the designs are summer personified, enticing fans with fantasies of wearing them by the pool, Aperol spritz in hand.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Interested in exploring the wonders of the lunar surface for yourself?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Tristructural isotropic particle fuel, better known as TRISO fuel, could work wonders here.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The agency also envisions the technology contributing to spaceplanes capable of reaching altitudes approaching 62 miles (100 kms), near the boundary of space.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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The second phase envisions the development of a five-story, 45-unit apartment building on a section of the site that’s behind the existing hotel, according to city documents.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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“Dreams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreams. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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