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
This first-ever team-up between the fab footwear maker and candy giant Mars (M&Ms' parent company) becomes available Thursday, Oct. 9, online and in stores.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The company has also far outspent the $2.2 billion of grant payments in fab construction and research and development over the same time period.
—Lauren Goode, Wired News, 21 Aug. 2025
And if Zegler manages to excel beyond her fab first preview performance, then, well, let the superlatives fly.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 June 2025
The fab five was even more fabulous this year, thanks to Jeremiah Brent.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The company has also far outspent the $2.2 billion of grant payments in fab construction and research and development over the same time period.
—Lauren Goode, Wired News, 21 Aug. 2025
And if Zegler manages to excel beyond her fab first preview performance, then, well, let the superlatives fly.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 June 2025
The fab five was even more fabulous this year, thanks to Jeremiah Brent.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fab
Adjective
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At the center of the fun is a drug called the Beauty, which can transform the ugliest duckling into the loveliest swan but after a while develops the unfortunate side effect described above, making hotness literal.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Which is to say, very, very lovely indeed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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My pipes tech Joy was able to join us which was wonderful.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kenji Kawai will also be returning to compose the music, which is also wonderful news.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lisa stepped onto the red carpet and seemingly out of a fairytale, wearing a sheer, black gown that reads witchy forest nymph in the most fabulous way.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Also playing tricks on the eyes was the Golden Globes carpet itself, which could've easily been mistaken for the fashion ball's famous steps in New York City, where stars of the past, present and future show off their fabulous attire every first Monday in May.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pricey for the size Lactic acid is a great ingredient to use at night, and this serum is designed to smooth while your skin is in repair mode.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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While spring is the best time to visit thanks to the stunning beauty of the cherry blossom season, this is a great destination at any time of year.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her hair continues to tell that fantastical story with Rapunzel-like length, the loosest waves, and casually wispy bangs.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks, in particular, was fantastic and made the game-winning pass breakup.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Fab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fab. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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