dreamlike

adjective

Definition of dreamlikenext
as in surreal
seeming to exist in a dream; like a dream Her photographs have a dreamlike quality.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamlike
  1. surreal
  2. fantastic
  3. incredible
  4. bizarre
Adjective
  • Invisible Sun is a surreal game of modern magic and mystery where players leave our fake reality for the mystical Acuality.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • According to Pinterest, the basic premise of Butter Yellow is imaginative living that includes anything from a surreal modern yellow bubble vase to a doll-like swipe of yellow eye shadow.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of surreal
Adjective
  • They are joined by a fantastic supporting ensemble made up of Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey, and Ellora Torchia.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With such a fantastic lineup, MTS Records is ready to wrap up 2024 with a bang and usher in the new year with even more excitement!
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • Experts, including Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, previously noted to the outlet that the ring has incredible value.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Nuclear arms control activists have long warned that a war between the U.S. and China poses an incredible risk of a nuclear escalation.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • By Judy Berman January 17, 2025 6:00 AM EST The spectacular finale of Severance’s first season introduced a love triangle more bizarre than New Order could ever have imagined.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Duran Duran has paid tribute to the late American filmmaker David Lynch, whose brilliant and bizarre films laid the inspirational groundwork for a young Nick Rhodes.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of bizarre
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