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dreamers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɹimɝz// UK //dɹˈiːməz// dream·ers

n. people who spend a lot of time thinking about their hopes or big ideas for the future. Sometimes this means they are creative, but other times it means they are not being practical.

n. individuals who indulge in daydreams or pursue idealistic goals that others may consider impractical. Often carries a dual connotation of either visionary creativity or a lack of realism.


SIMPLE

The world needs dreamers to imagine a better future.

CONTEXTUAL

While the engineers focused on the technical limits, the dreamers in the group pushed for a design that looked like science fiction.

COMPLEX

History is often written by pragmatists, yet it is frequently the dreamers who provide the initial spark of inspiration required to challenge the status quo and envision systemic change.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural to describe a group or a type of person.

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