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noun

ˈdrēm How to pronounce dream (audio)
Definition of dreamnext
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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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dream

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verb

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
Noun
Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Whoever gets the better of the other might determine which country heads into the quarterfinals and which team’s World Cup dream is over. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Verb
Creative players both, this could be an enthralling matchup — and Fery should get the Centre Court berth that British players dream about. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026 The Future Of Salt Ranch After all of this looking back, Cauble is even more excited to dream forward. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dream
  1. daydream
  2. goal
  3. beauty
  4. imagine
  5. illusion
  6. purpose
  7. wonder
  8. envision
Noun
  • And amidst the momentum of reverie, there’s the line ‘Blink at the light and hope to survive,’ because daydreams in a fascist state can be scary too.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026
  • One-touch passing, feinting and ripping hard shots into a tattered net, each is super-charged by vivid daydreams of glory on the international stage.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
Definition of daydream
Noun
  • Balogun matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude's four in the initial tournament in 1930.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Controversial red card looms large The story of the game to that point was Folarin Balogun, who scored a goal in the 45th minute and then was given a controversial red card in the second half.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of goal
Noun
  • People are shopping for clothing and beauty products at a Zudio store in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, on April 4, 2024.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of beauty
Verb
  • Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of imagine
Noun
  • His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Following the fall of Poland in September 1939, and before Germany invaded Denmark and Norway in April 1940, the absence of sustained military operations created the illusion of normalcy.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of illusion
Noun
  • There were other reminders as well, some less subtle than others, of the true purpose of Congress.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026
Definition of purpose
Noun
  • For children, the backyard is a place of wonder, suitable for imaginative play of all types.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of wonder
Verb
  • Arsenia envisions a yearlong series of programs recognizing Black architects, scientists, musicians and artists while exploring the people whose contributions helped build both Greenwood Baptist Church and the city around it.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • Continental Divide excursions, ghost tours, and hot springs experiences were not services the company originally envisioned, yet Roppel adds that customer demand made the opportunity clear.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 July 2026
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“Dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dream. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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