Thesaurus results for FANTASIZE

fantasize

verb

ˈfan-tə-ˌsīz

Definition of fantasize

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 Some social media users have wondered whether the castle has a Medieval-style dungeon, while others have fantasized about adding a moat. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 Jonathon Brooks, the Carolina Panthers running back fans love to fantasize about, gave his supporters a scare earlier this week. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Rewind to 1953, and commercial artist Harry Birdsall fantasized about building a luxury convertible coupe in Harley Earl’s style, but one that could actually be purchased. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 Her workspace is cheerfully cluttered with Yankees memorabilia—pretty much what a twelve-year-old might fantasize a Yankees executive’s office to look like. — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fantasize

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One self attends to these demands, but this liberates a second self to imagine or to interrogate, to dream or to remember, to plan or to play.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Before her death, Monroe nevertheless continued to work, seek roles, and imagine a life different from the one others intended for her.

— Annarita Briganti, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of imagine

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On Friday, the government submitted a 106-page plan for the arch that envisions a massive structure more than 12 stories high that includes a huge bronze statue of Lady Liberty with wings and carrying a torch with an eternal flame.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Chase has previously explained that Amy had long envisioned eventually returning to the area where she was born and raised.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of envision

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In a series of videos posted across social media, Basabe can be seen raising his voice, holding his cellphone in people’s faces and engaging in tense conversations while campaigning.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
And provided the House flips Democratic, Republicans could see a procession of impeachment trials for Cabinet members — and perhaps even the president.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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