DAYDREAM Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdā-ˌdrēm

Definition of daydream

as in dream

a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality hoped that one day world peace would be a reality and not just a daydream

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Recent Examples of daydream

Noun

The one that really makes Ivanka and Jared daydream is located off shore, across the Bay of Vlorë, between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, in the Strait of Otranto that separates Albania from Italy. — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 And like the iconic Orient-Express (whose original route has been revived by Belmond's Venice Simplon-Orient-Express), the Champagne flutes, suited servers, and glossy design of this locomotive hold a seductive potential for daydreams and drama. — Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026

Verb

James’ novelist wife, Lizzie (Katherine Parkinson), is still daydreaming about Freddie. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026 The twins daydreamed about eating Kentucky Fried Chicken and painting their new bedrooms pink and blue. — Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for daydream

Recent Examples of Synonyms for daydream

Noun

That was Briscoe’s introduction to racing, an inspiration that fueled his desire and his racing dreams.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 to puncture any preseason optimism surrounding the 20-time champions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of dream

Verb

Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Her workspace is cheerfully cluttered with Yankees memorabilia—pretty much what a twelve-year-old might fantasize a Yankees executive’s office to look like.

— Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of fantasize

Noun

This is the illusion that the Rankine of Triage has abandoned.

— Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of illusion

Verb

At the end, almost everybody dies, a scenario that even the worst predictions of climate impacts don’t envision.

— Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Those involved in the push to make South Carolina first envisioned the living-room conversations and retail politics long associated with Iowa and New Hampshire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of envision

Noun

The initial offering will include more than 200 titles across popular genres including romance, billionaire romance, fantasy and family drama, with a wide selection of titles available with Indonesian dubbing and subtitles.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The catalog spans genres such as fantasy, family drama, romance and billionaire romance, told in episodes running 60-90 seconds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fantasy

Verb

Managers and their co-workers need to work hard to establish the link between the team goals and the firms vision and show how their work can effect the performance of the organization.

— Andrew Mawson, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
In 2019, under the guidance of Assembly Chair Felix Rivera, the Assembly hired Laurie Wolf to facilitate a series of three strategic visioning meetings to better define our goals for years 2019-2021.

— Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Mar. 2020

Definition of vision

Verb

Storytelling can help the person recall information, learn words, and visualize narratives in their head.

— Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The drumroll for athletes to ramp up preparations is getting more persistent, and Olympic coaches are beginning to visualize their rosters and lineups.

— Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of visualize

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