Synonyms

dream team

American

a number of persons of the highest ability associated in some joint action.

a dream team that should easily win the Olympics; a dream team of lawyers.

dream team British

noun

informal a group of people regarded as having the prefect combination of talents

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Etymology

Origin of dream team

1935–40

Example Sentences

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Each Olympic sport has had its iconic American triumphs too: Who can forget the 1992 basketball “Dream Team” in Barcelona, or the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” in Lake Placid?

From Los Angeles Times

Up until that point, the U.S. had looked like a Dream Team.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a similar vein to the 1992 Olympics' mesmerizing "Dream Team" of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, the 75-year-old All-Star Game has historically helped popularize the NBA worldwide.

From Barron's

And even though the event is brand new, Shiffrin and Johnson are already its dream team.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whether you're competing against workmates, family members or strangers, the ability to pull together your own dream team is irresistible to millions of football fans.

From BBC

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