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
The new sound became a global fad, even in the locales that exotica artists fantasized about.
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H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
In this scenario, Eleven got away and traveled somewhere safe — someplace with multiple waterfalls, just like the ones Mike fantasized about for them.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
While other kids fantasized about movie stars, Marty daydreamed about table tennis pros.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Republicans even lost the Virginia attorney general race to a Democrat who had fantasized about killing his political rival and their children.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 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
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
In this scenario, Eleven got away and traveled somewhere safe — someplace with multiple waterfalls, just like the ones Mike fantasized about for them.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
While other kids fantasized about movie stars, Marty daydreamed about table tennis pros.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Republicans even lost the Virginia attorney general race to a Democrat who had fantasized about killing his political rival and their children.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasized
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Vince imagined the sparkling space would serve as an incubator for his new startup ventures and aspired to take over the top floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The $5 billion expansion program has grown beyond the scope of what airport officials originally imagined, with a total of 32 gates coming by the early 2030s.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, a local developer envisioned something new in place of the old — a five-story condo building with 39 units.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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For years, Olsson had envisioned building solar systems that moved with the wind like leaves in a storm.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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Growing up, Sam Klemet dreamed of being the next Ernie Harwell or George Blaha, spending hours with a tape recorder reading box scores of Detroit Tigers and Pistons games from the newspaper, adding in his personal commentary about each game.—
Carol Cain,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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In Florida, the expat community has long dreamed that if Maduro fell his allies in Havana would follow.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 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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