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as in dream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
a vision of the future that no other film director had ever created
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as in eyesight
the ability to see
the bright light temporarily robbed me of vision
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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
believed he'd seen a vision of his mother
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as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
a company president with the long-range vision that his firm needs to survive in the global economy
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
visioned her idea of the perfect meal
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Recent Examples of vision
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
The elaborate choreography and colorful vision match Vincente Minnelli’s style but underneath carry a delirious energy equal to Ken Russell’s maddest visions of neurotic excess.
—Armond White, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2019
Landscape architect Christine Wilson of Copley Wolff Design Group created a conceptual design for the pocket park using community input, including through a site visit and a visioning workshop with nearby residents in the fall of 2018.
—John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
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Noun
There is no shortage of apocalyptic visions of the future.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
The elaborate choreography and colorful vision match Vincente Minnelli’s style but underneath carry a delirious energy equal to Ken Russell’s maddest visions of neurotic excess.
—Armond White, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
But Korff won’t hold off for the city’s visioning effort to be completed.
—John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2019
Landscape architect Christine Wilson of Copley Wolff Design Group created a conceptual design for the pocket park using community input, including through a site visit and a visioning workshop with nearby residents in the fall of 2018.
—John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vision
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Mercurial, vengeful and fixated on forming a safe space for Mormons, Brigham Young stops at nothing to see his dream realized.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
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Fall asleep and dream about being slowly forced, as if by some mechanized peristalsis, through the digestive tract of a huge synthetic worm that then deposits me into a lightless industrial kitchen.—
Jay Katsir,
The New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2025
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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There have been no sightings, no fleeting apparitions.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Harker’s lonely investigations are often interrupted by jump scares courtesy of dark apparitions with the silhouettes of nesting dolls.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Vulture,
12 July 2024
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The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American-Statesman,
17 Oct. 2024
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Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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When Mikala Beaver’s now husband, who is transgender, first proposed last year, the couple imagined a huge wedding with family, friends and all the bells and whistles.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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The spectacle here is one based on literalism: nothing need be imagined ever again.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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With an incoming administration likely to stall or roll back green initiatives, now was the time to double down on renewable solutions, not to hedge bets on fossil fuel stopgaps that offer, at best, an illusion of progress.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Creating the illusion of pulling a gun on officers is a common suicide-by-cop move, Weiss said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2025
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Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The next morning, Villain was barely able to open her eyes.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Popularized by the Romans as a shield from evil spirits, the choices today are far more modern—although honestly, some additional good vibes insurance is never a bad thing.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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Over 45 gallons of spirits, wine, and beer were served to 55 men in attendance.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vision. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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