FAB Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

fab

adjective

ˈfab

Definition of fab

as in lovely

of the very best kind that designer's new line of spring clothing is absolutely fab

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Recent Examples of fab Toss some Frisbees, a ball or two, and a deck of cards or board game into the basket, and head out for a fab afternoon of fresh air and good times. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026 Summer is closing in so this may be an opportunity to book a getaway, find some fab beach gear, or compile a challenging reading list. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 June 2026 Any reference that couldn’t be found databases like PubMed, Crossref, OpenAlex and Google Scholar was considered not fab and instead fabricated. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Smaller wafers means fab equipment can be much smaller and way cheaper. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fab

Adjective

Why would anyone want to destroy lovely old houses, the same houses that made Kensington so desirable, and replace them with buildings that resembled a pile of washing machines 30 floors high?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Their climactic scenes near the end, once all the obstacles have been removed, are lovely — and not just because Austen’s prose in their outcome is so indestructible.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

Reclaiming the work of women selling fish, and the word that was an insult but is now a beautiful brand, is a wonderful turn of phrase and time, to us.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
But De Santis is also wonderful at the end of the day, when the sun sets and Milan slowly begins to wind down.

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
If that feels unattainable, though, Baldino’s other spots are equally excellent and open to anyone.

— Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Indeed, as much as Chicago has looked to past mayors as larger-than-life figures, the city rarely has accomplished anything great without the active involvement of its business community.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Evolution When asked about the greatest innovation of humans, people will often say language or fire.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Van Aert was in fantastic form at the recent Vuelta a España, helping teammate Matthew Brennan to five stage victories while taking two of his own.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
What the animation brings to life is the fluid movement of water in Julián fantastical visions.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fantastic

Adjective

Jordan Lawler pinch-ran but was caught stealing on a terrific throw by Marlins catcher Joe Mack.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Scott tears into the Bard’s lines — his Hamlet is terrific — and the spotlight is more on his sense of humor than his pain.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026