as in romantic
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
a dreamer who believes that war doesn't have to be part of the human condition
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Recent Examples of dreamer
Venice has always been a magnet for dreamers and creatives, but in the past few years, tensions have heightened as residents grapple with the effects of the sizable unhoused population in the area.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
In a study testing this theory using 212 recurrent dream reports, 66% contained at least one threat and dreamers typically responded with defensive or evasive behavior.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Ronan faces threats from those looking to eliminate dreamers like him.
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Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Kima is a dreamer with a passion for dance, but her dreams constantly clash with her critical mother’s expectations.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dreamer
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
In a study testing this theory using 212 recurrent dream reports, 66% contained at least one threat and dreamers typically responded with defensive or evasive behavior.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Ronan faces threats from those looking to eliminate dreamers like him.
—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Kima is a dreamer with a passion for dance, but her dreams constantly clash with her critical mother’s expectations.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dreamer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamer
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The versatility, the intelligence, the playmaking and that ineffable ability to win — the Frenchman was a basketball romantic’s dream.
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Now these two romantics, who remain at large, are being looked for by the Leicestershire Police.
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But Veda is no idealist out to end wars or reject her parents’ materialism.
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Independent bookselling, rarely a way to get rich, is a meeting ground for idealists — for young people with a sense of mission, retirees embarking on a new life or middle-aged people no longer satisfied with their careers.
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“Dreamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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