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1
as in bizarre
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
a fantastic scheme for getting rich quick
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2
as in romantic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
to European explorers, the Far East was a fantastic land filled with unimaginable riches
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as in fictional
not real and existing only in the imagination
a science fiction writer who can conjure up fantastic worlds and make them seem as real as our own
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as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
concocted some fantastic story to try to explain why they had returned home so late
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as in wonderful
fantastic
of the very best kind
surfing conditions were simply fantastic
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Recent Examples of fantastic
British socialite Gertrude Shilling, the mother and muse of milliner David Shilling, delighted Ascot crowds for decades by wearing her son’s fantastical creations.
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Please raise a glass with us to our dear friend and fantastic musician, Justin Cary.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The Vladimir Tiara is arguably priceless thanks to its connection to the Romanov dynasty, fantastic journey out of Russia, and ties to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Alright, Toy Story 5 is doing fantastic everywhere, OK?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Please raise a glass with us to our dear friend and fantastic musician, Justin Cary.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The Vladimir Tiara is arguably priceless thanks to its connection to the Romanov dynasty, fantastic journey out of Russia, and ties to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Alright, Toy Story 5 is doing fantastic everywhere, OK?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantastic
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In a bizarre scene at the ceremony, his troops stood at attention as Ríos addressed them in a live video feed from a Bogotá prison.—
John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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This has produced a toxic and bizarre backlash.—
Tom Deignan,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The twisted romantic fantasy, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, has generated $117 million internationally and a sensational $333 million globally to date.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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In the show, the fictional version of Harrelson goes to stay at McConaughey's ranch in Austin, but things spiral out of control after McConaughey's mom, played by Holland Taylor, lets their possible familial connection slip.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The South American squad secured the $350,000 prize and trophy after an incredible lower bracket run, overcoming an early playoff loss to Paper Rex.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Instead, Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made an incredible 15 saves and Ecuador walked away with a humbling result against an opponent it was heavily favored to beat.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Swipe fees and minimums make a tenth-of-a-cent charge absurd.—
Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Yes, Scheffler enters this week as the betting favorite, but by his absurd standards, his probability has actually dipped.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Ceramic rotors have some of the highest heat capacities and are often found on exotic cars.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Like many older men, another obsession of Jabin’s is exotic cars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Other ideas involve arts and crafts projects, or playing imaginary games with her 8-year-old sister.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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The Vision Award pays tribute to someone whose creative work has contributed to the renewal of the cinematographic imaginary.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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“Fantastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantastic. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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