dream

[dreem] / drim /

NOUN

illusion, vision

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delusion fantasy idea image imagination nightmare thought

STRONG

bubble chimera daydream fancy hallucination impression incubus rainbow reverie specter speculation trance vagary wraith

WEAK

castle in the air head trip mental picture pie in the sky pipe dream

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reality

STRONG

fact

WEAK

actuality certainty

NOUN

goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambition aspiration desire hope notion wish

STRONG

design

WEAK

flight of fancy pipe-dream

VERB

conjure up scenario

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceive crave daydream fantasize invent think visualize

STRONG

brainstorm concoct create devise envisage fancy formulate hallucinate hanker hatch hunger idealize imagine long for picture pine sigh stargaze thirst

WEAK

be delirious be moonstruck be up in clouds build castles in air cook up have a flash have a nightmare have a notion have a vision make up search for pot of gold think up

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It suddenly became something they could use, and dream of investing in, on Dec. 15, 1994.

From The Wall Street Journal

The property is ideal for those “looking to create their dream home” or investors seeking a “lucrative redevelopment project,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch

Krishna says the players have a great opportunity to get "in the system" of professional football and "not just play in Oceania -- go abroad, go in Asia, go in Europe and follow your dreams".

From Barron's

“Haunted Mansion has always been a fan favorite, and we’re delighted to bring their dream wedding to life!”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s an opportunity to make a space to gather and scheme and dream together,” Stewart told AD.

From Los Angeles Times

dream

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