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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
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This is where the horror story turns into a dream come true.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
They’re offered benefits that Americans can only dream of.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
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Noun
This was the second-longest NBA playoff win-streak of all time, and the dream run ended with banners (and fists) flying in New York.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This is where the horror story turns into a dream come true.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Verb
In a matter of mere weeks after his main roster debut, Femi made the type of impact that a WWE star can only dream of.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
They’re offered benefits that Americans can only dream of.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
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The one that really makes Ivanka and Jared daydream is located off shore, across the Bay of Vlorë, between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, in the Strait of Otranto that separates Albania from Italy.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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His goal is to inspire people to get outside.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Messi, 38, recorded his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Fragrance has become one of the fastest-growing categories in beauty, and the conversation isn’t just about luxury bottles anymore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
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My friend Cody Two Bears did not need to imagine.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That's why rich girl hair colors are a calling card for those who favor an upscale aesthetic, or at least a beauty look that creates the illusion of luxury.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Over the last 8 months, Schoening has sifted through hundreds of pages of campaign finance reports and says Marx has created the illusion of being the frontrunner.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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The android has a sunny outlook and a childlike wonder about the humans around her, with Ortega describing her as being on the complete opposite end of the spectrum from Wednesday Addams.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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No wonder people are so eager to talk about it.—
Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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As for the film’s newest character Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, Newman initially envisioned an aggressive electric sound.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Garcia envisioned his own fashion show there, and made the decision to start his own label, one that celebrates his Colombian culture.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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