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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
Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 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
Emery was just weeks away from graduating from Metropolitan Soundview High School and had dreams of becoming a nurse.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Finally making it to the contest stage at the fourth time of asking, The Voice winner, therefore, is certainly qualified to sing an ode to keeping faith in your dreams.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Without the opportunity, her dreams never became a reality.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Because, sure, the average mother works hard enough the other 364 days of the year to deserve a Mother’s Day tribute that puts her modest dreams of grateful children and a thoughtful spouse on the silver screen.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
Compared to their dreams, Friday was a disappointment.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 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
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
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
Noun
Around him, siblings, lovers and friends face CIA threats, tourist-rental anxieties, drug-dealing producers, secret desire and lottery dreams in a choral portrait of love, family and frustrated escape.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 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
Emery was just weeks away from graduating from Metropolitan Soundview High School and had dreams of becoming a nurse.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Finally making it to the contest stage at the fourth time of asking, The Voice winner, therefore, is certainly qualified to sing an ode to keeping faith in your dreams.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Without the opportunity, her dreams never became a reality.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Because, sure, the average mother works hard enough the other 364 days of the year to deserve a Mother’s Day tribute that puts her modest dreams of grateful children and a thoughtful spouse on the silver screen.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
Compared to their dreams, Friday was a disappointment.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
Noun
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The young military leader who claimed to receive divine visions was honored as a saint in 1920.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Protect your peace and your long-term visions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Noun
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His five goals in all tied Bobby Ryan (2008-09) for the most by a Ducks rookie in a single postseason.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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McNeela has four goals this season.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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One tweet features an AI cover of a fake Slayr album called BURGERMAN that imagines him as a half-burger, half-human hybrid engulfed in a hellish flood of grease and cheese splatter.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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In the year 2027 (which is somehow just one year from now, please stop, passage of time), Children of Men imagines a world where women have been infertile for years, dooming humanity to a slow extinction.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Crystal born from nuclear fire Clathrates are architectural wonders of the microscopic world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Verb
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That disconnect between what a person envisions and what their phone actually records, eventually became the founding thesis behind WayShot.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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“Dreams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreams. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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