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dreamer

noun

ˈdrē-mər

Definition of dreamer

as in romantic

one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world a dreamer who believes that war doesn't have to be part of the human condition

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Recent Examples of dreamer Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 But those kinds of dreamers aren’t the customers FutureSports is looking for. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Figment is a dreamer, his very existence the result of a dreamer. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen tells the story of Colette (Caruso), a witty young dreamer in 20th-century Paris, who finds her power through writing. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dreamer

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Many researchers and romantics alike believe this could be one of the earliest depictions of human affection.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, the rom-com follows two hopeless romantics who spark a connection on the one night of the year singles are legally allowed to have sex.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

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