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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
Pennsylvania producer Tatiana Triplin’s lo-fi, loop-centric approach to footwork makes her second album feel like a dreamy memory of the promise of digital connection.
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Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
On top of sturdy, state-of-the-art design, the inside is dreamy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s wedding last summer was a lavish, $50 million affair, with an A-list guest list full of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Leonardo DiCaprio, a dreamy Venice destination, and not one, but three different wedding dresses.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
This recipe is from a cookbook for a writer’s retreat, during which each woman gets her own cabin to create for a period of time, in the dreamy woods of the Pacific Northwest.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
On top of sturdy, state-of-the-art design, the inside is dreamy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s wedding last summer was a lavish, $50 million affair, with an A-list guest list full of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Leonardo DiCaprio, a dreamy Venice destination, and not one, but three different wedding dresses.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
This recipe is from a cookbook for a writer’s retreat, during which each woman gets her own cabin to create for a period of time, in the dreamy woods of the Pacific Northwest.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamy
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In the 68th minute, Liel Abada showed delightful control on a ball floated into the box, putting it on a tee for Pep Biel to convert, putting Charlotte FC ahead to stay.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childhood photos of both Roberts, found in some guest rooms, are delightful Easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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If horseback riding and hiking aren't really your thing, opt to spend your mornings practicing yoga or gliding along the zip-line course before booking a relaxing treatment at the full-service spa.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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After a day of perfecting your pop-ups, take a soothing dip in the property’s infinity pool, set amidst lush greens for a truly relaxing scene.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The 132 rooms (including nine suites and a presidential suite) feel airy, soothing, and upscale without veering fussy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Step one clears away dead skin and gunk with exfoliating acids like lactic, malic, and glycolic; step two adds in soothing, anti-aging ingredients like green tea and adenosine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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This sweet, 3-year-old calico was found as a stray during a snowstorm and has been all about warm hearts ever since.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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End the tour with the sweet saltiness of fudge of a Findlay Market cookie.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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And nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stadium seating is perfectly enjoyable, but Sunday brunch is the place to be, with everyone who’s anyone enjoying a gourmet buffet and an up-close view of the match.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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As your host, Lizzie Burder makes for very enjoyable company, deftly mixing child-like enthusiasm with just enough frantic dread to convince you that this whole operation could turn dangerous at any moment.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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