as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
all those lottery players fantasizing themselves as living in extravagant luxury
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Recent Examples of fantasized
Ever since John Cena’s 2025 retirement tour was announced, fans have fantasized about the prospect of former rival Adam Copeland, known as Edge in WWE, returning to WWE to face him.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In Virginia, voters chose Spanberger, a candidate who really struggled to condemn then-candidate for Attorney General Jay Jones, who fantasized about the murder of his Republican opponent and his children over text.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
As a girl, Smith had fantasized about being from a tribe of nomadic aliens or Native Americans.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Who among us hasn’t fantasized in the shower about exacting elaborate revenge for petty upsets, or lain awake trying to reframe our humiliations as epic tales of triumph?
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
At times, Russell fantasized about applying to Sarah Lawrence and getting a college degree.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Those who only fantasized about positive outcomes showed lower systolic blood pressure than those who visualized success and then thought through potential obstacles and backup plans.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
According to psychiatrist interviews conducted with his younger sister, Allyn, Kemper cut the hands off of her doll, beheaded and dismembered the family cat, and fantasized about executions and gas chambers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sure, Timothy stole a gun and fantasized about killing his wife and son, but the gun is gone.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In Virginia, voters chose Spanberger, a candidate who really struggled to condemn then-candidate for Attorney General Jay Jones, who fantasized about the murder of his Republican opponent and his children over text.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
As a girl, Smith had fantasized about being from a tribe of nomadic aliens or Native Americans.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Who among us hasn’t fantasized in the shower about exacting elaborate revenge for petty upsets, or lain awake trying to reframe our humiliations as epic tales of triumph?
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
At times, Russell fantasized about applying to Sarah Lawrence and getting a college degree.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Those who only fantasized about positive outcomes showed lower systolic blood pressure than those who visualized success and then thought through potential obstacles and backup plans.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
According to psychiatrist interviews conducted with his younger sister, Allyn, Kemper cut the hands off of her doll, beheaded and dismembered the family cat, and fantasized about executions and gas chambers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sure, Timothy stole a gun and fantasized about killing his wife and son, but the gun is gone.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasized
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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His Lampe Arche, made to order in France of aluminum and glass, feels a bit like a mooring post as imagined by a yacht designer, thanks to its gleaming surface.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Running Fence was envisioned as a fabric-laden fence that would traverse Sonoma and Marin counties in Northern California to the sea, crossing roads, highways, and private property.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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After building renovations that proved more time consuming than initially envisioned, Mayor's Restaurant has finally opened in downtown Waukesha, transforming a former steakhouse into a trendier eatery.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The music career Luke Bell had dreamed about, and chased from the family ranch through Austin, New Orleans, and Nashville, was starting to feel real.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is not the America our parents and grandparents dreamt of.—
Grace Meng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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