dreams 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dreamsnext
plural of dream
1
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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2
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish my dream is to open my own restaurant

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3
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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dreams

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dream
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 Synonyms for dreams
  1. goals
  2. beauties
  3. imagines
  4. wonders
  5. envisions
  6. marvels
  7. ambitions
  8. intentions
Noun
  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Now fans across the globe can watch talented world class players make highlight reel goals.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goals
Noun
  • Don’t overdo it on styling; less is more with these minimalist beauties.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Below, learn more about, and give flowers to, these trailblazing beauties.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of beauties
Verb
  • Wishbone then imagines himself as a character in a classic novel related to the situation at home, going on epic adventures and taking the audience along with him.
    Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Wiley’s intervention powerfully imagines an insurrection that might give more power to young Black men, but his equestrian statue does little to reimagine what power means or looks like.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of imagines
Noun
  • The wonders of the animal kingdom fascinate and inspire us.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hotel Yellowstone This adults-only Jackson Hole hotel opened in August at the doorway of some of the United States’ most majestic natural wonders.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of wonders
Verb
  • Brier envisions a future where different types of AI work in concert, creating more sophisticated and capable systems.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brier envisions a progression from single-purpose agents to complex multi-agent systems capable of interacting with each other and making autonomous decisions.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of envisions
Noun
  • The National Day holiday has become a time for technological marvels, with this event being one of the largest drone shows ever staged in China.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Technical marvels will abound in Gotham Hall, too.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of marvels
Noun
  • For his part, Dimon has repeatedly denied having government ambitions — but has never fully ruled out the possibility of serving in office if the timing is right.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of ambitions
Noun
  • Quartz’s Will Gavin scopes out the Tesla CEO’s intentions.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The answer to this question depends on your intentions for adding a collagen cream to your skin-care routine.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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