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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a beach resort that is a perfectly dreamy place to relax

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Recent Examples of dreamy With dreamy textures, skincare-first formulas, and ingredient innovation that makes even the most forward-thinking formulas stateside feel a step behind, K-beauty is in a league of its own. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 Drop everything and shop before the dreamy discounts are retired until next year. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 But the Nespresso Aeroccino 4 struggled to give me those dreamy clouds of foam, especially with oat milk. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025 The summer travel season may be coming to a close, but Delta Air Lines is helping travelers get ahead with all-new dreamy destinations for next summer. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dreamy
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Adjective
  • Beauvoir’s letters show a softer, surprisingly endearing side of the pioneering feminist, and Acocella mines them for the delightful and the dirty.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Its barrel-style design keeps the heat consistent, making every session relaxing and enjoyable.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This beverage tastes like a relaxing day on a beautiful beach.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Our Test Kitchen pros are always developing delicious pasta recipes, but this One-Pot Spaghetti has become extra famous around the office.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Smoothies are a delicious treat that's creamy, cold and full of flavor.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And though the interiors are truly the star of the show here, don’t forget to peer through the floor-to-ceiling windows; views of Arthur’s Seat serve as a soothing balm.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Designed with wellness in mind, the center’s architecture and amenities, such as natural lighting and soothing environments, aim to support both medical and emotional health.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Brew a pot of dark-roasted coffee to make your kitchen smell pleasant.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Instead of colorful foliage and leaf-peeping, an autumnal escape here means uncrowded beaches, pleasant temperatures in the mid-80s, and a wealth of cultural programming and events, many of which are free.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.
    Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Here are a few playful charcuterie board games to get your autumn party started by rolling the dice with some sweet, savory, salty, spicy, and umami seasonal delights.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Getting to shift modes is really enjoyable, especially live.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Cianfrance’s process was demanding, unorthodox, but always enjoyable.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This is the perfect comforting side dish to round out any meal.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, here are just four of her most comforting, cozy projects to watch in her honor tonight and in perpetuity.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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