stargaze

verb

Definition of stargazenext
as in to daydream

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Recent Examples of stargaze This is expected to be one of the darkest and best weeks for stargazing all month. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 My favorite places to stargaze aren't necessarily my usual observing spots. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026 There will be several events across the region where the public can stargaze and celebrate the night skies, and this year’s celebration coincides with a meteor shower and a new moon. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stargaze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stargaze
  1. daydream
  2. dream
  3. visualize
  4. fantasize
  5. vision
  6. envision
Verb
  • The one Hero Tree that Elrod can’t say too much about is the Dreaming Tree that Walt Disney used to daydream under as a boy growing up in his hometown of Marceline, Missouri.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
  • Modern gadgets are damaging our ability to daydream, socialize and perceive the physical world.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Definition of daydream
Verb
  • Take a chance, expand your mind, find new ways to dream — and in the coming months, enjoy all the art that Central Florida has to offer.
    — Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For years, travel marketers have competed to be found at the moment a consumer begins dreaming about a trip.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dream
Verb
  • Friday's announcement makes the problem unusually easy to visualize.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Storytelling can help the person recall information, learn words, and visualize narratives in their head.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of visualize
Verb
  • Jonathon Brooks, the Carolina Panthers running back fans love to fantasize about, gave his supporters a scare earlier this week.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rewind to 1953, and commercial artist Harry Birdsall fantasized about building a luxury convertible coupe in Harley Earl’s style, but one that could actually be purchased.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fantasize
Verb
  • Managers and their co-workers need to work hard to establish the link between the team goals and the firms vision and show how their work can effect the performance of the organization.
    — Andrew Mawson, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
  • In 2019, under the guidance of Assembly Chair Felix Rivera, the Assembly hired Laurie Wolf to facilitate a series of three strategic visioning meetings to better define our goals for years 2019-2021.
    — Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Mar. 2020
Definition of vision
Verb
  • Even in the midst of this global struggle, Roosevelt contemplated the future and envisioned the critical role that a new United Nations might play.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But her team said DOLLYFEST will be the official celebration Parton herself envisioned, not a traditional memorial.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of envision

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“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stargaze. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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