fictional
adjective
fic·tion·al
ˈfik-sh(ə-)nəl 
: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in fiction : invented by the imagination
a fictional story/character
fictional dialogue
Over the past 15 years, Noble has created a fantastical, awe-inspiring fictional city called Nobson Newtown, which he renders in painstakingly detailed pencil drawings …—
Steve Rose
Steve RoseThere are several surprises about stories. The first is that we spend a great deal of time in fictional worlds, whether in daydreams, novels, confabulations or life narratives. When all is tallied up, the decades we spend in the realm of fantasy outstrip the time we spend in the real world.—David Eagleman
David EaglemanBesides scholarly writings and cultural criticism, he's turned out a fictional mystery series starring Edgar Allan Poe …—Edward Lewine
Edward Lewine
fictionally
adverb
… a film that documents the history of space science and fictionally portrays a journey to the moon …
—Lynn Baker et al.
Lynn Baker et al.
Examples of fictional in a Sentence
the events in the horror movie seemed so real to some fans that they could not believe that the whole thing was fictional
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The story centers around a die-hard musical theater fan who plays his favorite (fictional) 1920s musical on his record player, bringing the show to life within his apartment.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 July 2025
The employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Co.'s Scranton, Pennsylvania, office were filmed for nine seasons by a fictional documentary crew, a plot point that became extremely important in the series' final season.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who can’t stop watching their favorite fictional serial killer.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In an art-imitating-life moment, Reeve appears as a TV reporter for the fictional news network GBS News.
—EW.com, 11 July 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 July 2025
The employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Co.'s Scranton, Pennsylvania, office were filmed for nine seasons by a fictional documentary crew, a plot point that became extremely important in the series' final season.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who can’t stop watching their favorite fictional serial killer.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In an art-imitating-life moment, Reeve appears as a TV reporter for the fictional news network GBS News.
—EW.com, 11 July 2025
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“Fictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fictional. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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