as in pipe dream
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will-o'-the-wisp
Noun
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Getty Images Getty Images Since then, going lighter with my natural hair color became a pipe dream of sorts.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Abdul Carter falling to No. 4 feels like too much of a pipe dream.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are theories as to the causes — better training, more prestigious summer tournaments in KC are just a mirage.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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People still crave certainty, but many are starting to see that certainty can be a mirage.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Several sources say ignis fatuus, a spark of swamp gas, is the likely cause of the strange light.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2023
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The story also helped explain ignis fatuus, a natural phenomenon that occurs in marshlands and bogs—such as those in Ireland’s countryside—producing flickering lights as gases from decomposing organic matter combust.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
27 Oct. 2020
Noun
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These daydreams of quality might just be delusions.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Starting with a dreamy conjunction between Venus and Neptune in Pisces on Feb. 1, don’t be surprised if your love life feels extra enchanting — indulge in your daydreams and let your imagination guide you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Will-o'-the-wisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will-o%27-the-wisp. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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