dreamlike

adjective

Definition of dreamlikenext
as in surreal
seeming to exist in a dream; like a dream Her photographs have a dreamlike quality.

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Recent Examples of dreamlike Jeonghan says that range gives the record an immersive, dreamlike feel, and the choreography is being built to match. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 The result is a beautiful chromatic ode to the unmistakable English countryside and its dreamlike atmosphere. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 Countless poets have wrestled with this question, either writing about dreams directly or invoking them through the dreamlike manipulation of words and ideas. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2026 The Oscars’ best picture field now routinely includes two international movies, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s dreamlike meditation on mortality and human connection feels like a sure bet to make the cut. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The title story follows two boys who board a train traveling through the galaxy and set off on a dreamlike journey. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026 Books that get called weird girl lit tend to deal in uncanny or dreamlike circumstances. — Abby McCarter, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Nocturnos by Laura Pérez Alt Autores, Spain The writer and artist’s graphic novel uses a series of dreamlike vignettes to explore the mysterious and magical world of the night. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026 The homeowners also shared some inspiration from Viennese textiles—blocky florals, dreamlike geometrics—by Wiener Werkstätte. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamlike
  1. surreal
  2. fantastic
  3. incredible
  4. bizarre
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  • But those unfamiliar with his surreal talk show appearances, Dumb Starbucks or Door City, here’s a primer on the origin and rise of Fielder.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rick Rubin episode, and that episode in particular allowed the show to take on this more surreal A24-esque turn, especially in season three.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of surreal
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  • The weekend looks fantastic for outdoor plans, with plenty of sunshine and no significant rain in the forecast.
    — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two properties share nothing but a title and the central fantastical premise.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fantastic
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  • Achieving incredible data transmission speed The researcher fabricated the device using a 300-millimeter silicon-on-insulator manufacturing process.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s incredible class of awardees includes Jason Bolden, Kellon Deryck, Molly Greenwald, Chris Horan, Amy Komorowski, Thuy Nguyen, Law Roach, and Trish Summerville.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • The cookie shops have a rotating menu of cookies with elaborate toppings, sometimes offering bizarre flavors such as everything bagel.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Skerritt co-starred opposite Kathy Baker, playing his doctor wife in the community of Rome, Wisconsin, a place with bizarre happenings, like having a robber leaving a trail of frogs or the pope becoming the primary witness to a murder.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bizarre

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“Dreamlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamlike. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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