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as in daydream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
his invention is only a dream right now, but someday it might be a reality
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my dream is to open my own restaurant
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the Alaskan cruise exceeded their wildest expectations—it was a dream of a vacation
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific
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Recent Examples of dream
Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
While South Dakota might be flyover country to many, for tens of thousands of American hunters the state is a dream destination, the kind of place any bird hunter aspires to visit at least once in their lives.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For instance, pointers may dream about pointing, Dobermans about guarding, and a Labrador retriever is probably more likely to dream of chasing tennis balls than a pug.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
What if your dream job in aviation technology only has openings in their Miami office?
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
While South Dakota might be flyover country to many, for tens of thousands of American hunters the state is a dream destination, the kind of place any bird hunter aspires to visit at least once in their lives.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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No team dreams of occupying the final row of the grid, yet for Alpine, this unwelcome reality was laid bare under the glaring lights of Bahrain.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For instance, pointers may dream about pointing, Dobermans about guarding, and a Labrador retriever is probably more likely to dream of chasing tennis balls than a pug.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
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The rest of this season is now just a prelude to another coaching search and more daydreams about how great the future is going to be once the Bears finally figure out how to win.Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Ryan My daydreams consist of Playing in the World Cup. – Parker Writing more music.Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Oct. 2024
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The 18-year-old Brazilian striker came on with four minutes left of Madrid’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid — and crashed home his first goal for the club in a 3-0 win to eclipse Kylian Mbappe’s first Madrid appearance at the Bernabeu.Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Along with strengthening Macy's nameplate, the company's goals are accelerating luxury growth and simplifying and modernizing end-to-end operations.Jonathan Limehouse, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hear 21-year-old Taylor Swift get 'overwhelmed' imagining life in her 30s in new audio from 60 Minutes in 2011 Champagne problems Friendship bracelets weren't the only tradition to pop up again on the Eras Tour.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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But, galvanized by the breathtaking support of ARMY and the realization that, through technology, more doors are open to them than previously imagined, the team is ready to think even bigger.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Part of the show’s magic is that performers can literally be anybody or anything and the listener completes the illusion with their mind’s eye.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The illusion of the regime's power was as important to Assad as Saydnaya prison, as the multiple branches of the intelligence services, military brigades and their brutal physical force.James Longman, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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In short, quantum computing needs to have a purpose.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The length of this deal may be a red herring of sorts, as teams are doing longer contracts to lower the AAV for luxury-tax purposes, something the Yankees of all teams will always have to consider.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The gel texture works wonders on dull skin, and the vitamin C from blueberry extract defends against free radicals and damage from UV exposure.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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One such wonder is the Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque as it is known to locals.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ananda’s Take on the Future of Visual Search Ananda envisions a future in which AI gives people the tools to turn new ideas into reality by making visual search faster and more intuitive.Tom D’Agustino, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the duo envisioned diversifying their revenue streams by acquiring a complementary business.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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