as in elves
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures
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Recent Examples of fairies
If witches have fall, then fairies have spring.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2026
The pop start took to Instagram Stories to share that the fairies are guardian angels, and inspired by a favorite childhood book.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered Saturday at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
If your favorite writer wishes they could be whisked away to the land of fairies and Björk and neighborhood hot springs, try cutting a large international corner with this bath product straight from the famous Blue Lagoon.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
See five Fiona fairies in Fairyland, a blacklight puppet show, a light show on Swan Lake and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
The actor dressed up as the character Tingle from The Legend of Zelda — a 35-year-old man obsessed with forest fairies.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
But also fey and fairies and blah blah blah.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2026
The pop start took to Instagram Stories to share that the fairies are guardian angels, and inspired by a favorite childhood book.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered Saturday at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
If your favorite writer wishes they could be whisked away to the land of fairies and Björk and neighborhood hot springs, try cutting a large international corner with this bath product straight from the famous Blue Lagoon.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
See five Fiona fairies in Fairyland, a blacklight puppet show, a light show on Swan Lake and more.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
The actor dressed up as the character Tingle from The Legend of Zelda — a 35-year-old man obsessed with forest fairies.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
But also fey and fairies and blah blah blah.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairies
Noun
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Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The theft follows a similar incident in December, when members of the same group flooded into a Montreal grocery store dressed as Santa Clause and his elves, stealing food and leaving some of it gift-wrapped under a nearby Christmas tree.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Henson was cast as Hoggle, one of the film’s most prominent goblins and Sarah’s reluctant ally, while also managing puppeteering responsibilities behind the scenes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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At scale, this dwarfs data center optimization gains.—
Arjun Sharma,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Experts agree, calling out all sorts of curls, whimsical pixies, and fun updos as some of the most romantic, exciting styles to try now.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Collins is a huge fan of curly, longer pixies.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Fairies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairies. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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