as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
all those lottery players fantasizing themselves as living in extravagant luxury
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Recent Examples of fantasize
Others even fantasized about how Corum might be involved if the couple were to take their relationship to the next level.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 May 2025
Craig falls hard, fantasizing about joining his neighbor’s band and back slapping with his new band of brothers.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
However, just because fans have been fantasizing about TomDaya's wedding ever since the Euphoria star hard-launched their engagement at the 2025 Golden Globes, doesn't mean Roach is on the same wavelength.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 May 2025
But Little Dog also fantasizes about discovering a means of communicating with his mother through sheer proximity.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 May 2025
Craig falls hard, fantasizing about joining his neighbor’s band and back slapping with his new band of brothers.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
However, just because fans have been fantasizing about TomDaya's wedding ever since the Euphoria star hard-launched their engagement at the 2025 Golden Globes, doesn't mean Roach is on the same wavelength.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 May 2025
But Little Dog also fantasizes about discovering a means of communicating with his mother through sheer proximity.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasize
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Often hailed as the definitive screen version, this series perfectly captured the turning point in Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s romance and brought to life the very estate many imagined from the novel’s descriptions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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In an exclusive clip from the film (below), the jury tries to retrace Sophie’s steps, and imagine her state of mind, on the night she was murdered.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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But the Panthers are bullish on his abilities and envision him thriving as a favorite target for Young for years to come.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The climbable statue, which won’t actually be climbable until later this summer, was envisioned by Denargo’s landscape architect Sasaki, in collaboration with developers Golub & Co. and FORMATIV.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2025
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By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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And while each panel covered a different domain, a clear through line emerged: women deserve personalized, proactive care that sees and serves them fully—brain, body and beyond.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
14 June 2025
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Unable to get up-and-down, his par attempt failed, ending his U.S. Open dreams.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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As the Royals’ offense has scuffled this season, fans have been dreaming of the team added Caglianone’s bat, even though he was drafted less than a year ago.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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“Fantasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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