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

Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Sandy is very, very funny and smart, and Nic was just lovely.

— Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

Pull on your favorite sweater, grab your hot beverage of choice, and get ready to admire all the autumnal beauty at these US destinations that offer the perfect combo of fabulous foliage, outdoor adventure, fall festivals and events.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Everything that makes Las Vegas fabulous — bright lights, over-the-top design, opulent food and drinks, and eccentric characters — can be found in spades at Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fabulous

Adjective

An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Countries with far smaller digital ecosystems, like Cambodia and Laos, have even greater struggles to attract and retain AI talent.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The tropical cyclone reached Category 5, defined by sustained winds of 157 mph or greater, overnight Friday before losing some of its steam and settling into Category 4’s limits of sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph by Saturday.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

First and foremost, Daniel’s done a fantastic job here, and we’re thrilled with the last couple of seasons.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Louis Garrel has become a French icon of the screen at only 43, known for his brooding good looks but also his fantastic range in often-dangerous movies.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fantastic

Adjective

The front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro already looks terrific, while Maxence Lacroix is an extremely solid defensive addition and Emi Martinez is an upgrade on Robert Sanchez in goal.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Buddy expands to 1,771 screens after a terrific opening last weekend.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026