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as in mythic
based on, described in, or being a myth
the city of Phoenix is named after a fabulous bird that every 500 years destroys itself with fire, only to rise again from its own ashes
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the fabulous sites of dazzlingly lit Las Vegas
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as in fictitious
not real and existing only in the imagination
a story of a fabulous land where the people know nothing of war and live together in perfect harmony
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as in lovely
of the very best kind
we had a fabulous time on our vacation
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Recent Examples of fabulous
This is fabulous glass, bright, sharp, with a very flat field.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Lyric does such a fabulous job of being the perfect voice of reason for Miss Riri.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2025
The fab five was even more fabulous this year, thanks to Jeremiah Brent.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Amenities and Entertainment The chic pool deck is a focal point for the whole ship, surrounded by two decks of open space with fabulous views.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Lyric does such a fabulous job of being the perfect voice of reason for Miss Riri.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2025
The fab five was even more fabulous this year, thanks to Jeremiah Brent.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Amenities and Entertainment The chic pool deck is a focal point for the whole ship, surrounded by two decks of open space with fabulous views.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fabulous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabulous
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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With so many lovely fruits at our fingertips, there’s no reason to trifle with making a trifle this summer.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The post goes on to include a lovely list of recommendations for both kids and adults looking to scratch a fantastical itch.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Even with the security, though, collectors and fans are able to get up close to items that may have previously seemed mythical.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The electric Nebraska has become a mythical object for Springsteen fans over the years, and there’s been a lot of evidence suggesting the tapes do exist.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Reed runs the floor, zips around as a screener and is disruptive on defense (4.3 steals per 100 from a center is amazing).—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Peek at our favorite picks, then hop over to Pottery Barn to discover even more amazing deals.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Although it was portrayed as the fictitious Amity island in the film, many of the location sites are still favorite destinations with travelers — less so for the traffic and tourist-averse year-round islanders.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Instead, the two lawyers achieved notoriety in 2023 when the judge in the case fined the pair $5,000 for citing six fictitious cases, invented by artificial intelligence software, in a brief to the court.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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But the tour will finish in South America, where Oasis will play at the legendary home grounds of River Plate and Sao Paulo.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Inspired by the legendary Oval pocket watch Derek Pratt and Voutilainen made for Urban Jürgensen, the UJ-1 is easily the most impressive of the three (pictured with the caseback on view).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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Since its inception, astronomers had busied themselves tracking the apparent movements of the stars, moon and planets relative to an imaginary line running north to south through the observatory, known as a 'meridian'.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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Some will retreat from public life, spurning those closest to them in favor of an imaginary narrative woven with these programs.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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“Fabulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabulous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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