Synonyms of fantasize

fantasize

verb

ˈfan-tə-ˌsīz 

as in to imagine

to form a mental picture of

all those lottery players fantasizing themselves as living in extravagant luxury

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imagine
• envision
• see
• dream
• visualize
• fantasy
• picture
• conceive
• envisage
• vision
• fancy
• contemplate
• feature
• daydream
• conjure (up)
• conceit
• image
• ideate
• plan
• ponder
• reminisce
• reflect
• relive
• ruminate
• hallucinate
• muse
• foresee
• meditate
• invent
• concoct
• stargaze
• manufacture
• project
• re-create
• make up
• prefigure
• fabricate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fantasize

In the hyper-online world of Heated Rivalry and Challengers, fantasizing about hot athletes being a little (or very) gay has never been more fun and communal. — Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

Kids fantasize of one day playing in the majors, but don’t think much about a career that lasts 10-plus years. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

The busboy, Oscar, fantasizes about slathering honey over Kelce's bared chest as he is tied to a pole, leaving him to be eaten by a bear. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 July 2026

In the weeks after learning about their Michelin status, Tina fantasizes about her new life as the Chef de cuisine with her husband beside her (played by the actor’s real-life husband David Zayas). — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2026