Synonyms of dreams

dreams 1 of 2

noun

plural of dream

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visions
• fantasies
• daydreams
• illusions
• delusions
• ideas
• nightmares
• unrealities
• mirages
• hallucinations
• pipe dreams
• chimeras
• phantasms
• figments
• fancies
• castles in the air
• conceits
• castles in Spain
• nonentities
• fictions
• utopias
• inventions
• visualizations
• concoctions
• fabrications
• fables
• will-o'-the-wisps
• ignes fatui
• brainchildren
• cloudlands
• cloud-cuckoo-lands
• daymares
• Shangri-las

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• realities
• actualities

2

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

my dream is to open my own restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• goals
• plans
• purposes
• ambitions
• intentions
• ideas
• aims
• objectives
• intents
• objects
• aspirations
• things
• ideals
• meanings
• pretensions
• targets
• designs
• hopes
• points
• projects
• ends
• desires
• bournes
• wishes
• marks
• minds
• schemes
• plots
• destinations
• holy grails
• grails
• nirvanas
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• means
• methods
• ways

3

as in beauties

something very good of its kind

the Alaskan cruise exceeded their wildest expectations—it was a dream of a vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beauties
• wonders
• marvels
• peaches
• sweethearts
• hot stuff
• gems
• daisies
• humdingers
• dillies
• doozies
• beauts
• rippers
• sensations
• phenomena
• snorters
• jewels
• pips
• pippins
• dandies
• standouts
• honeys
• corkers
• ripsnorters
• hummers
• prodigies
• crackerjacks
• lulus
• nifties
• knockouts
• lollapaloozas
• bee's knees
• sockdolagers
• jim-dandies
• treasures
• diamonds
• pearls
• crown jewels
• plums
• catches
• imperials

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappointments
• failures
• losers
• lemons
• turkeys
• flops
• busts
• duds
• letdowns
• stinkers

dreams

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dream

as in imagines

to form a mental picture of

I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imagines
• envisions
• visions
• fantasies
• sees
• pictures
• fancies
• fantasizes
• features
• images
• conceives
• visualizes
• plans
• envisages
• daydreams
• conjures (up)
• conceits
• contemplates
• ideates
• reflects
• hallucinates
• muses
• projects
• reminisces
• relives
• ruminates
• ponders
• stargazes
• manufactures
• foresees
• invents
• meditates
• concocts
• prefigures
• makes up
• re-creates
• fabricates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dreams

Noun

After eight years of fighting for their dreams, the series finale of All American gives the space for these characters to finally, fully realize them. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Have your sights set on the autumn-appropriate shoulder bag (or leather tote bag) of your dreams? — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The One Battle After Another star walked the turquoise carpet at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, in a creation from Zuhair Murad’s fall/winter 2026 couture collection that will haunt your dreams in the best way possible. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Sharman talks often of opportunities, of chasing dreams and dreams coming true. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

While there is no shortage of fabulous options on the internet, knowing where to shop, what to look for in natural diamonds, and who to trust with the buying process is just as important as securing the setting and stone of your dreams. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026

Hours spent watching his home movies, reading his diaries and listening to the tapes revealed dreams as a returning fascination. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Leslie, who led the Sparks to two WNBA championships, hopes her statue inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

For example, immigration restrictions can prevent people from marrying their preferred partner or from pursuing the job of their dreams. — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

Even with Oracle founder Larry Ellison the primary backer of his son’s ParaBros dreams, the even older Ellison’s net worth, which has been declining of late, may not be able to handle the strain of months and months of such probes. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026

And ultimately, asked to prove themselves all over again to keep their often-fragile NFL dreams alive. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Hailing from humble beginnings in Greenwood, South Carolina, his experiences with football have always been centered around doing the impossible – dreams his father put in his head at an early age. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

These rumors were never substantiated—but Harry did reference his mother’s California dreams in the 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, per PopSugar. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Casino dreams in limbo Tribal citizens are deeply divided over how to reverse decades of economic decline that have led to poor living conditions, unaffordable health services, and chronic disease. — Andrew Jones, NPR, 30 July 2026

Training camp starts in two weeks, when the focus will shift to Caleb Williams and Super Bowl dreams. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The director was also adamant in bringing a fresh concept to the classic story of the puppet who dreams of becoming a boy. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 June 2026

Sodais dreams about being a teacher one day and starting a family with Weeda. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026