as in dream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
opening our own restaurant has long been a pipe dream
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Recent Examples of pipe dream
Hutchinson’s desire to be back for the Super Bowl sounds more like a pipe dream.
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Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
These all may sound like a pipe dream, but our moment requires large-scale change.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Those numbers, though, may be a pipe dream for many people.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Working for your pipe dreams in unconventional ways might spare you the need to open your wallet.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pipe dream 
Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
These all may sound like a pipe dream, but our moment requires large-scale change.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Those numbers, though, may be a pipe dream for many people.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Working for your pipe dreams in unconventional ways might spare you the need to open your wallet.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pipe dream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe dream
Noun
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Vincent, on the other hand, grew up in a mortal family that did not worship the gods but found a friendship in Matilda, who appears to him in dreams.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy—With a background in visual effects and animation, director Jeff Fowler shares how directing the Sonic films has been a dream come true.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This ‘80s silhouette, which cinches at the waist but leaves volume across the shoulders and flares at the hip, creates the illusion of an exaggerated hourglass figure, immediately adding shape back into Jenner’s otherwise loose-fitting ensemble.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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The pyramid functioned as an enormous calendar and was designed so that, on the equinoxes, the play of sunlight and shadow would create the illusion of a snake descending to Earth.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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Its juicy cheeseburgers and sweet, sticky Hershey's brand milkshakes and sundaes were the stuff of daydreams.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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Best known for roles in the Netflix fantasy series Sweet Tooth and Universal’s hit horror comedy Cocaine Bear, Convery is repped by Innovative and Entertainment 360.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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With Venus in your sign, the love planet heightens your romantic longings and fantasies, all while Mars retrograde brings past romantic or creative endeavors back into focus.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump slams foes, outlines vision: 5 takeaways in first sit-down interview as president With the Resolute desk in the backdrop, Donald Trump gave his first sit-down interview since being sworn in as president to ally and Fox News Host Sean Hannity.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rosen Hotels & Resorts is now under the leadership of CEO Frank Santos, a longtime Rosen associate who ruled out a sale of the company and vowed to carry on its founder’s vision.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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