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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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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the kind of dreamy music I want after a hard day at work
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Recent Examples of dreamy
An eerie, enchanting score by Rock Burwell giving the proceedings a dreamy, nightmarish quality.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Hotels Hotel Hermitage Booking a room at the seaside Hotel Hermitage is bound to give you a dreamy escape.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Just as the novel sought to reveal how Britain abandoned veterans, this dreamy and compelling interpretation gestures at the collateral damage of Nigeria’s military.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
For many people, a hybrid mattress combining memory foam and encased coils gives them the dreamiest, firm-yet-cozy sleeping spot.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Hotels Hotel Hermitage Booking a room at the seaside Hotel Hermitage is bound to give you a dreamy escape.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Just as the novel sought to reveal how Britain abandoned veterans, this dreamy and compelling interpretation gestures at the collateral damage of Nigeria’s military.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
For many people, a hybrid mattress combining memory foam and encased coils gives them the dreamiest, firm-yet-cozy sleeping spot.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamy
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Separate soaking tubs provide an alternative for a more relaxing bath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Few things are more relaxing than slipping into a bubbly hot tub — being able to do it every night in the comfort of your own backyard would be pure bliss.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Besides the hotel's on-site restaurant, one of the best on the island, another spot for upscale dining is Eli’s, which also has delicious cocktails and ocean views.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The second is a soothing post-shave lotion that hydrates for up to 24 hours.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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From a sweet yogurt bowl with cinnamon and berries to a savory dip with garlic and herbs.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2026
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Peaches are a classic summer treat, offering sweet and juicy bites from the first taste to the pit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Nestlé's take pairs notes of vanilla and brown butter flavor with milk chocolate morsels for a chocolate chip cookie that's even more comforting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Big Brother 6 What makes season 6 so enjoyable is not just the introduction of two legends in Janelle and Kaysar, in addition to a bevy of other big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Those investments have included a focus on retail fundamentals, like ensuring stores have enough staff, are enjoyable to spend time in and are stocked with items people actually want to buy.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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