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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
Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
But your kid with pro athlete dreams is likely not part of the 70%.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
Gilberg, 89, has treated enough people in Hollywood, and advised so many directors and actors on character psychology, that his likeness shows up in films the way people float through one another’s dreams.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the outpouring of support, the funds raised at the gala will allow SCC to leave a legacy of enabling students to achieve their educational and personal dreams.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Most cops have hero dreams, protector fantasies that sustain them through days that are mostly mundane.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
February 19 – March 20 What support would make your present dreams feel doable?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
For a party that dreams of a single-payer, socialist healthcare system where taxpayers fund every expense, this is perhaps unsurprising.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Marty Supreme sees Timothée Chalamet portray a man named Marty Mauser, a pro table tennis player who dreams of winning the world championships in 1952.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Courtesy The family promises to keep his legacy and Super Bowl dreams alive.
—Michelle Griego, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Based on real events, this heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship stars Grant Gustin as Dan O’Neill, a state trooper who dreams of joining the K-9 unit.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The new movie will follow the story of a 12-year-old boy who dreams of being a professional basketball player, producers said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Miami will need to avoid repeating history to keep its College Football Playoff dreams alive.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Finally, there is Celeste (Kristolyn Lloyd), a Black woman who was forced to leave New York to come home and care for her ailing mother, but still dreams of writing and making a difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Sadly, his college ball dreams didn’t come to fruition after the coach who called him up retired.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
But your kid with pro athlete dreams is likely not part of the 70%.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
Gilberg, 89, has treated enough people in Hollywood, and advised so many directors and actors on character psychology, that his likeness shows up in films the way people float through one another’s dreams.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the outpouring of support, the funds raised at the gala will allow SCC to leave a legacy of enabling students to achieve their educational and personal dreams.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Most cops have hero dreams, protector fantasies that sustain them through days that are mostly mundane.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
February 19 – March 20 What support would make your present dreams feel doable?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
David dreams that Hale will mentor him and goes so far as to tell people that Hale is his mentor.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
For a party that dreams of a single-payer, socialist healthcare system where taxpayers fund every expense, this is perhaps unsurprising.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Marty Supreme sees Timothée Chalamet portray a man named Marty Mauser, a pro table tennis player who dreams of winning the world championships in 1952.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Courtesy The family promises to keep his legacy and Super Bowl dreams alive.
—Michelle Griego, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Based on real events, this heartwarming tale of interspecies friendship stars Grant Gustin as Dan O’Neill, a state trooper who dreams of joining the K-9 unit.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The new movie will follow the story of a 12-year-old boy who dreams of being a professional basketball player, producers said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Miami will need to avoid repeating history to keep its College Football Playoff dreams alive.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Finally, there is Celeste (Kristolyn Lloyd), a Black woman who was forced to leave New York to come home and care for her ailing mother, but still dreams of writing and making a difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
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In addition to having to be secretive about their work, Imagineers are responsible for balancing their creative visions with the strict budget they’re given.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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During one of her stays in jail, she was beset by visions that led her to believe herself to be God’s representative on Earth — an epiphany that did not improve her tenuous standing with the Church of England.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bringing Arcadia and Big Red food to customers year-round at festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties and community events is another of Nguyen’s goals.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Just don’t be afraid to bring these aged beauties into a more modern space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
12 Jan. 2026
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Having learned the instrument by ear, the Ohio native re-imagines it for modern Western music by seizing the energy, abandon and soulfulness with which it’s associated in African settings.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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And, once again, fantasies of surgical strikes are yielding to messy realities.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ride a Luge Live out your Milan 2026 fantasies at Michigan's Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys and advocates have repeatedly criticized the conditions in ICE’s detention center in Aurora and have protested against plans to open more facilities in parts of rural Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Full stack Huawei has expanded its Ascend series of AI chips in recent years and plans to launch its next-generation Ascend 950 in 2026.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s worked wonders on my dry skin and dark circles, especially when combined with a thick moisturizer and eye cream.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using a mild dish soap and water solution will work wonders.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The redevelopment envisions converting Tower 100 to residential use, keeping Tower 200 as office space and reconfiguring the central 73-story tower by reducing the number of hotel rooms and adding luxury apartments.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Manfred spoke at a news conference to announce an initiative that includes Foster Love and envisions 250,000 volunteer hours to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Dreams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreams. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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