as in dream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
opening our own restaurant has long been a pipe dream
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Recent Examples of pipe dream
However, that’s a pipe dream at this point.
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Jim Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
But automotive experts have told CNN that’s more or less a pipe dream.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Olga and Antoine’s grand schemes of rural regeneration have proved to be a lefty pipe dream.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
While Manchester United’s stadium development is still a pipe dream, in need of financing and planning permission, their new stadium is a tangible reality already.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jim Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
But automotive experts have told CNN that’s more or less a pipe dream.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Olga and Antoine’s grand schemes of rural regeneration have proved to be a lefty pipe dream.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
While Manchester United’s stadium development is still a pipe dream, in need of financing and planning permission, their new stadium is a tangible reality already.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pipe dream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe dream
Noun
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Career experts agree dream jobs and large salaries don't always come right away.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Below, Francis reflects back on his most memorable moments onstage and looks forward to his dream career.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Trust your intuition, but don’t let illusions cloud your judgment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In lieu of a pricey pieces, upholster a simple headboard and use the same fabric for the bed skirt to give the illusion of a completely custom bed frame for a fraction of the price.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The vibe is at once sophisticated and irreverent—like an art collector’s home crossed with a Wes Anderson daydream.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Winners Visualize and Act Mindset without action is just a daydream.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of this year’s most unique and original K-dramas is Heavenly Ever After, a quirky romantic fantasy from Studio Phoenix and SLL that vividly imagines life after death.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Starring Fionn Whitehead, Will Poulter and Craig Parkinson, the interactive choose-your-own-adventure tale follows young programmer Stefan (Whitehead), who is adapting a fantasy gamebook into a video game in 1984.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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Trump is also expected to attend a Gulf Cooperation Council summit, where, according to Dent, Gulf leaders are likely to press him to articulate a vision for ending the war in Gaza and re-engaging diplomatically with Iran.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Earlier this month, a mysterious store selling a vision of the future opened its doors in downtown San Francisco’s Union Square district.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Pipe dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe%20dream. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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