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
That’s not the same as fantasizing about Chinese lifestyles from afar.
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Hitler spent most of his time not working or planning or leading but fantasizing about architecture.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Then comes making promises and fantasizing about a future together.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
There’s still a chance Bosa could unite with big brother, Joey Bosa, and dreamers will fantasize for Myles Garrett, but, alas, this pre-draft story is about unproven prospects.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Hitler spent most of his time not working or planning or leading but fantasizing about architecture.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Then comes making promises and fantasizing about a future together.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
There’s still a chance Bosa could unite with big brother, Joey Bosa, and dreamers will fantasize for Myles Garrett, but, alas, this pre-draft story is about unproven prospects.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasize
Verb
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Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Now imagine moving millions of items, each of them delicate, unique, priceless and old.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Matsuzawa envisioned a future that would keep him in Japan — college, followed by a career.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Her role, the one head coach Cori Close envisioned to complete a team built to win it all, centered on joy and culture.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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An Eagle Scout, growing up Andy dreamed of becoming a National Park ranger and game warden.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Every kid grows up dreaming of playing on their hometown team in a big playoff game, stepping up in the most crucial of moments.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Fantasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasize. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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