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wish list
noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes
Examples of wish list in a Sentence
That book is on my wish list.
Recent Examples on the Web
This set by nail artist Sarah Haidar is top of our wish list.
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This past Wednesday, the Fulton County Commission said the issue deserved a space on their legislative wish list.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs through Oct. 9 so break out your wish lists and check out our top finds.
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Melissa has been on the wish list for this show for quite a while.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
wish list
noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of equipment for the school
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