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as in visions
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 goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my dream is to open my own restaurant
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as in beauties
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 imagines
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 dreams
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
And so to watch those guys get drafted, man, and live out a component of their dreams.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The Miami Dolphins made those dreams for Traore, the Mississippi State tight end, come true with their fifth-round selection of him during the NFL draft Saturday.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Today is a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get their feedback.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Until then, the mods share their hopes and dreams for the end of Euphoria below.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
For a bed that can deliver the sweetest dreams possible, browse the top picks below.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
For some past residents of the Godparent Home, the shame and fractured dreams remain.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The program has accumulated nearly $80 million to support their college and career dreams.
—Debra-Ellen Glickstein, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Josie Maran dreams of an ice cream truck.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the traumatic experience, Leah dreams of getting a snorkeling license, and her mom remains nervous but supportive.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Ezra, the 4-year-old Colton boy who dreams to one day be a police officer.
—Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The new episodes will introduce Logan, a Las Vegas native who wants to trade his imaginary girlfriend for a real one, and Emma, a Mormon in Utah who dreams of wearing her mother's wedding dress at the altar.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang is now assistant professor of literary arts at Brown University, but still dreams of a life in Italy.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
And so to watch those guys get drafted, man, and live out a component of their dreams.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The Miami Dolphins made those dreams for Traore, the Mississippi State tight end, come true with their fifth-round selection of him during the NFL draft Saturday.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Today is a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get their feedback.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Until then, the mods share their hopes and dreams for the end of Euphoria below.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
For a bed that can deliver the sweetest dreams possible, browse the top picks below.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
For some past residents of the Godparent Home, the shame and fractured dreams remain.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The program has accumulated nearly $80 million to support their college and career dreams.
—Debra-Ellen Glickstein, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Josie Maran dreams of an ice cream truck.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Ashley dreams of health insurance.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite the traumatic experience, Leah dreams of getting a snorkeling license, and her mom remains nervous but supportive.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Ezra, the 4-year-old Colton boy who dreams to one day be a police officer.
—Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The new episodes will introduce Logan, a Las Vegas native who wants to trade his imaginary girlfriend for a real one, and Emma, a Mormon in Utah who dreams of wearing her mother's wedding dress at the altar.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang is now assistant professor of literary arts at Brown University, but still dreams of a life in Italy.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreams
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While the film and television landscapes continue to evolve, this seems to us like the ideal time to bet on ourselves and champion strong material that brings our creative visions to life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first type is replete with hallucinations and delusions—voices, visions, grandiose beliefs, paranoia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Senior forward Jordyn Washington, who also scored Tuesday, has a team-best 17 goals.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beachy is worried that basic research could take a back seat to short-term goals as defined by the White House.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Add some bright, festive color to your spread with these naturally-colored beauties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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These beauties can also function as secret storage solutions thanks to a door bolt that will keep nosy guests away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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But what Danielson says was intended as a symbolic protest escalated dramatically amid paranoid fantasies, prosaic miscommunications, and the false report of a gun.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inspired in part by Gillian Anderson’s compendium of women’s erotic fantasies, Want, as well as Nancy Friday’s My Secret Garden, Superbloom is, in theory, a manifestation of Ware’s deepest desires.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Healthcare Looking to the future, Goldsmith envisions himself as a thought leader in healthcare, a voice pushing for industry improvements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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