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
While Nasreen certainly does deserve to reclaim her true self, the notion that no one will get hurt in the process is a bit of a pipe dream.
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Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
But for many, that’s a pipe dream, and as the season goes along, the realization sets in that the A’s will be gone for good as far as Oakland is concerned.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
Strong relationships may seem like a pipe dream for some people dealing with mental health obstacles.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
But if Harris is taking notes from Walz’s approach in Minnesota, that hope might be little more than a pipe dream.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
But for many, that’s a pipe dream, and as the season goes along, the realization sets in that the A’s will be gone for good as far as Oakland is concerned.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
Strong relationships may seem like a pipe dream for some people dealing with mental health obstacles.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
But if Harris is taking notes from Walz’s approach in Minnesota, that hope might be little more than a pipe dream.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe dream
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Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images file The result is an arena with ambitions as lofty as the franchise’s dreams of winning a first NBA championship.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Impossible pie is a dream dessert for the people who love custard pies and coconut, as these are the dominant flavors of the recipe.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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This transit also encourages us to confront illusions and emotional blockages while cultivating a deeper connection with our intuition and creativity.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Given that environment, Trump advisers aren’t under any illusions.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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The scene feels more like fantasy than reality, perhaps a daydream or hallucination conjured from one of Lois’s alcoholic hazes.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Wine & Travel France is an armchair traveler’s delight, inspiring daydreams as well as vacation plans.Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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An old-school World War II drama, a quietly powerful Irish drama, a Christmas story and a fantasy anime arrive in movie theaters this week.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Death Becomes Her, the new musical adaptation of the 1992 comedy fantasy film, worked up some Broadway magic in its second week since beginning performances at the Lunt-Fontanne, grossing an impressive $1,073,018 for seven previews and filling 98% of the venue’s seats.Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of merely serving as a role-player on the right, Kirk now leverages his influence to bend conservatism closer to his own vision.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mesa ballot questions The city posed four questions to voters related to spending and its general plan, a long-term planning document that broadly maps out a vision for the city.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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