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
No longer will your intentions remain pipe dreams and fantasies.
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Hutchinson’s desire to be back for the Super Bowl sounds more like a 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
See all Example Sentences for pipe dream 
Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Hutchinson’s desire to be back for the Super Bowl sounds more like a 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
See all Example Sentences for pipe dream
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe dream
Noun
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Prosecutors allege Kouri killed her husband as a means to collect millions in life insurance funds and start her dream career in high-end real estate.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana, Arizona end pauses on capital punishment as 3 executions set for March Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Why deceive the public? Being sold on the illusion of a beautiful new unique structure that will be a great community addition.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Devastated by her older sister Minnie's sudden death, Junie finds solace in poetry and fantastical daydreams, while secretly exploring the forest at night.—
Erin Crosby Eckstine,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The film takes you on an emotional journey through the girls’ memories, the reality of the situation and their daydreams, which helped keep them sane as 45 days passed before anyone realized what had happened to them.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many of the archival clips had been featured in one or more of the prior anniversary shows, like Martin and Gilda Radner frantically dancing together at a bar, or a short film where Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks shared a fantasy waltz.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Heralded for its visuals, the fantasy feature follows a young deity who defies destiny and wields supernatural powers to protect his people from his formidable foes.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One Oiler almost went with the two superstars but wanted Mattias Ekholm’s poise and vision.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Running a $10 billion district with more than 44,000 employees and 320,000 students demands a firm grasp of budgeting, a clear long-term vision and relentless focus on student outcomes.—
Sendhil Revuluri,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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