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Visions

Verb / ˈvɪʒʌnz / Another word for visions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A vivid mental image or idea.

Synonyms & similar words

visualsensation imagination visualsense vision visualmodality imaginativeness sight dreams fantasies imaginations illusions hallucinations apparitions reveries fancies ideas concepts thoughts perceptions views images pictures visualizations spectacles scenes scenarios plans

Synonyms by register

Formal

apparitions phantasms hallucinations illusions

Informal

daydreams fantasies pipe dreams

Literary

revelations epiphanies visions

Antonyms

reality certainty fact tangibility actuality verity

Common collocations

  • clear visions
  • vivid visions
  • future visions
  • shared visions
  • prophetic visions
  • night visions
  • inner visions

Word family

noun vision
verb envision
adjective visional
adverb visionarily

Usage note

The word 'visions' can refer to supernatural or spiritual experiences, but also to strong mental images or future goals. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. She had visions of traveling the world and meeting new people.
  2. He couldn't shake off the vision of the accident from his mind.
  3. The artist had a vision of creating a masterpiece that would inspire others.
  4. The company's vision was to become a leader in the tech industry.
  5. The prophet had a vision of a better future for his people.

Quotes

  • Without vision, you can only go as far as your eyes can see. - Swami Vivekananda
  • A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement. - Bo Bennett
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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