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noun

Definition of daydreamingnext
as in trance
the state of being lost in thought if you're bored while traveling, daydreaming is a perfectly normal state to be in, regardless of what the road signs say

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daydreaming

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adjective

as in dreaming

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daydreaming

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verb

present participle of daydream
as in fantasizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daydreaming
  1. trance
  2. dreaming
  3. study
  4. dreamy
  5. fantasizing
  6. daydream
  7. pensive
  8. absorbed
Noun
  • This move paralyzes them and causes the whale sharks to slip into a kind of trance.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there are drawbacks to being able to enter a trance.
    Sheila Heti, Harper's Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
Definition of trance
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Schwartz is still dreaming.
    Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dreaming
Noun
  • According to one study, even in the extremely dry Martian atmosphere, the climatic conditions inside the volcanoes' craters are such that frost can form even though it's never been found elsewhere on Mars – even at the poles.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The study found consistent themes in how the victims reported their interactions with their scammer.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of study
Adjective
  • Sweet Pink by Alo There’s no time like now to color your workout the dreamiest shade of pink.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Balsamic glazes are dreamy in homemade salad dressings, of course.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of dreamy
Verb
  • Will Smith stars as a penniless Anthony Ramos lookalike fish named Oscar, who wiles away his days scrubbing cetaceans’ tongues clean in the 'Whale Wash,' fantasizing about the good life.
    Them, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Trust me, this elegant, historic hotel just lends itself to fantasizing.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fantasizing
Noun
  • The season’s sensory cues—such as the scent of pine or the softness of a knitted scarf—creates a cinematic backdrop for romance, sparking daydreams and inspiring acts of affection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Its juicy cheeseburgers and sweet, sticky Hershey's brand milkshakes and sundaes were the stuff of daydreams.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of daydream
Adjective
  • Melodically, this pensive, pop-tinged ballad makes the most of Wallen’s polished falsetto and heartfelt vocal rendering.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pensive
Adjective
  • Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
    Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of absorbed
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