FANTASYLAND Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

fantasyland

noun

ˈfan-tə-sē-ˌland

Definition of fantasyland

as in utopia

an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness a lavish resort casino that transports its patrons to fantasyland—at least for a few hours

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Recent Examples of fantasyland Fascist propaganda, whether in films, posters, or mass rallies, was the creation of a fantasyland in which the masses could get lost. — Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 Luke Thompson and series newcomer Yerin Ha lead a season that is entertaining but suffers from the constraints of its fantasyland. — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2026 Vecna's inner demons Holly leads the kids into the mineshaft and starts pushing them through the exit from the fantasyland, but Vecna is close on her heels. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 The annual Winter Wonderland invites guests to visit a garden transformed into a magical fantasyland for kids of all ages. — Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fantasyland

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There still exists in him the hope for a return to his idealistic notion of the box being a portal for dimensional advancement, where diseases could be cured, peace could be achieved, and a techno-utopia might be possible across all worlds.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
This settlement has resulted in a kind of MAGA utopia, a fortified Xanadu where children can play in the front yard.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026

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This is a scuba diver’s paradise; Kea is surrounded by several shipwrecks, including that of the Britannic, the sister ship to the Titanic, and the paddlewheel steamboat Patris.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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