dreamlike

Example Sentences

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He watched as posters' imagination developed the image into a "vaguely nostalgic and vaguely dreamlike but also very tangible science-fiction concept".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Originating from Merced, Calif., this Central Valley post-punk band radiates a hazy, dreamlike sound, so much that one of their most popular tracks is titled “zzz.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Stasevska grew up hearing fantastic stories filled with dreamlike imagery of the homeland.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He added: "The homely comfy environment like a chip shop that people are familiar with, and nostalgic old-school graphics really helps lean into an uncanny dreamlike feeling."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“I want to go, too,” I said, smiling, because the words I had just said, the whole conversation with Amaka, were dreamlike.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie