"rainbow unicorn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rainbow unicorns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rainbow unicorn (plural rainbow unicorns)
  1. used to symbolize a childlike, naïve fantasy Synonyms: sunshine and rainbows, castle in the air
    Sense id: en-rainbow_unicorn-en-noun-NCPamSpD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2018, Stefan Petrucha, Deadpool: Paws",
          "text": "Her arms around him, his around hers, foreheads touching, eyes closed, they dream their dreamy dreams of rainbow unicorns and butteries. It doesn't get sweeter than this.",
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          "ref": "2022, Rebecca Soffer, The Modern Loss Handbook",
          "text": "Just as in real life, you don't want anyone minimizing your loss with platitudes, you probably don't want a book about loss splattered with rainbow unicorns and bows, so think hopeful rather than happy for your ending.",
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