1
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
Usa Today, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 When feelings clash with dreams, choose clarity.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Check out our other Revolve sale picks for the clothing haul of your dreams.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
And when the pro action resumes, everyone gravitates to the nearest TV screen to watch their heroes and refuel their dreams.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
When dreams don’t match reality Many young people now learn about careers through TikTok videos, YouTube channels, social media personalities and online communities.
—Matthew Simoneau, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The third movie in the Despicable Me spin-off, sees the Minions land in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a storyline led by new characters, James, an artistic Minion with dreams of becoming a director; his comedic sidekick and bestie Henry, and their mute companion Ed.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 June 2026
For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 June 2026
The piece — which Ono has staged more than 250 times in 35-plus countries — draws on a Japanese tradition at Buddhist temples that invites visitors to scribble their hopes and dreams onto paper tags and tie them to the branches of a tree.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.
—Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
This kid just hit the biggest home run of his life — a moment every athlete dreams about — and the umps toss him?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Now compare that to a couple where one partner dreams of a life of travelling and adventure, while the other desperately wants rootedness and proximity to family.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Zulfi is an iconoclast and a hustler, a man who dreams of opening a Muslims-only version of Uber and who, even in the face of Shah’s elitism and English society’s broader wariness, holds onto an unshakable optimism.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The Un Certain Regard best actor award went to Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset for his turn in Rafiki Fariala’s Congo Boy, playing a teen talent in the Central African Republic who dreams of a career in music as a civil war tears his country apart.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
These include Cobb Vanth, a marshal of a small settlement, and Bo-Katan, a Mandalorian leader who dreams of wielding the Darksaber and retaking their home planet of Mandalore.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Noun
Big dreams may crash down to earth when daily reality gets involved.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 When feelings clash with dreams, choose clarity.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Check out our other Revolve sale picks for the clothing haul of your dreams.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
And when the pro action resumes, everyone gravitates to the nearest TV screen to watch their heroes and refuel their dreams.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
When dreams don’t match reality Many young people now learn about careers through TikTok videos, YouTube channels, social media personalities and online communities.
—Matthew Simoneau, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The third movie in the Despicable Me spin-off, sees the Minions land in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a storyline led by new characters, James, an artistic Minion with dreams of becoming a director; his comedic sidekick and bestie Henry, and their mute companion Ed.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 June 2026
For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Verb
Living in Rio de Janeiro, Luiza dreams of being an artist, eventually befriending a local graffiti group.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 June 2026
The piece — which Ono has staged more than 250 times in 35-plus countries — draws on a Japanese tradition at Buddhist temples that invites visitors to scribble their hopes and dreams onto paper tags and tie them to the branches of a tree.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.
—Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
This kid just hit the biggest home run of his life — a moment every athlete dreams about — and the umps toss him?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Now compare that to a couple where one partner dreams of a life of travelling and adventure, while the other desperately wants rootedness and proximity to family.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Zulfi is an iconoclast and a hustler, a man who dreams of opening a Muslims-only version of Uber and who, even in the face of Shah’s elitism and English society’s broader wariness, holds onto an unshakable optimism.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The Un Certain Regard best actor award went to Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset for his turn in Rafiki Fariala’s Congo Boy, playing a teen talent in the Central African Republic who dreams of a career in music as a civil war tears his country apart.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
These include Cobb Vanth, a marshal of a small settlement, and Bo-Katan, a Mandalorian leader who dreams of wielding the Darksaber and retaking their home planet of Mandalore.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
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While established luxury houses still dominate overall sales, Printemps sees growing consumer interest in designers with distinctive creative visions and strong narratives around craftsmanship and production.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Share wide visions through clear, down-to-earth steps that stick today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Messi’s two goals came 20 years after his first World Cup goal in his debut on June 16, 2006, at age 18.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Through Quasar Markets, Steven E Orr imagines a world where technology removes the mundane, reduces friction, and gives people more room to think, create, connect, and live with intention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Human creativity imagines what does not.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Noun
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But, from the moment that he was sworn in, his fantasies and provocations became American foreign policy.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Chronic depression escalated into near-constant fantasies of suicide.—
Brad Ryan,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each federal land management agency has its own regulations with criteria for managing off-road vehicle use — for instance, the BLM uses travel management plans to determine where vehicles are allowed on specific pieces of land.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For a day trip, casually head to one of the world’s natural wonders, only 18 miles away, to Yellowstone National Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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My polite humbleness had worked wonders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newell, who acquired Oceanco last August, envisions this latest project as a platform built around how people live and work at sea.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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“Dreams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreams. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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