fantabulous

adjective

fan-ˈta-byə-ləs How to pronounce fantabulous (audio)
Definition of fantabulousnext
slang
as in wonderful
of the very best kind shopping at the mall was just fantabulous

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fantabulous There is a gorgeous alignment between the Moon and Mars in your very own fantabulous sign, so resting on your laurels probably isn't an option. — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantabulous
  1. wonderful
  2. excellent
  3. awesome
  4. lovely
  5. fabulous
  6. terrific
  7. great
  8. fantastic
Adjective
  • And this World Cup was about Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and all of Spain’s wonderful passers.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • To be in, like, the very first episode to the last, a show that is now being spun off to other stories, that is so wonderful.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.
    — Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • One hundred would be awesome, though, so that my children can get all the publishing.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • James was a Fanatics Fest participant and was reunited with the paper, which was at the Celebrity Mint table, completing an awesome full-circle moment.
    — David Betancourt, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • This is an easy-drinking, refreshing wine with lovely fruit and some tannins to give it structure.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Just like lily of the valley, Canada mayflower has low-growing foliage and lovely white flowers.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • My editor Lori and I have been eyeing the sparse market for fabulous toilets since March, but found none so ornate as these Mexican-style pieces.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • Of all the fabulous sideline styles, my favorite was, by far, an iconic matching moment between Martha Stewart and Victoria Beckham.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of fabulous
Adjective
  • The largest, the Koda Suite (named for Leo’s dog), which was once occupied by the Daunt family, is a terrific family option, with two rooms, two bathrooms, tons of space, and its own private pool entrance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Healthcare's greatest crisis isn't financial or technological.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • With all the television ratings, Kansas City looked fantastic.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The chicken tenders are fantastic, and the portions are sizable.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of fantastic

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“Fantabulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantabulous. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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