daydreaming

Example Sentences

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Sophie compared it to daydreaming, but is completely unaware of what she does in those moments and they leave her feeling drained and exhausted.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

When a promotion affords her a workspace, she cultivates a fixation with paperweights, which help keep her daydreaming grounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Harold’s people, like me, well they could be found daydreaming in cemeteries or sipping coffee on the stoops of abandoned houses.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

As part of the daydreaming and thought process that goes into retirement planning, Ann had the idea to take a European river cruise to see the Christmas markets.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

What’s the point of daydreaming about him, especially now?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith