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also fantastical
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
The show features a mix of realistic and fantastical elements—depending on the song and episode.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 June 2026
At a time when Tesla’s carmaking business is mired in a multiyear decline, the company’s market value has soared to new highs almost exclusively on the billionaire CEO’s fantastical promises of a future in which all cars will drive themselves and robots will babysit the kids.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Set in Mexico in the late 1800s, the story centers on Francisca, a gifted writer of dark tales and fantastical characters.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 11 June 2026
Their political motivations led them down bizarre and fantastical paths, with some even fashioning themselves as the true victims of Norvell’s attack.
—Aram Goudsouzian, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 June 2026
At a time when Tesla’s carmaking business is mired in a multiyear decline, the company’s market value has soared to new highs almost exclusively on the billionaire CEO’s fantastical promises of a future in which all cars will drive themselves and robots will babysit the kids.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Set in Mexico in the late 1800s, the story centers on Francisca, a gifted writer of dark tales and fantastical characters.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 11 June 2026
Their political motivations led them down bizarre and fantastical paths, with some even fashioning themselves as the true victims of Norvell’s attack.
—Aram Goudsouzian, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantastic
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Weird neighbors and increasingly bizarre diversions plague every attempt Nameless Hero makes to get down the stairs of his building to the man who’s standing outside.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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And in a bizarre twist, a criminal investigation has been opened after three dogs were found dead at the travel trailer where mauling victim Jodi Cowan was living at the time of the fatal attack.—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Throw out your romantic rulebook!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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One concerns a romantic dream come true that becomes a bit of a nightmare.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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This coming year, ATX TV Festival will be taking viewers back to the fictional town of Dillon, where Friday Night Lights first enamored hearts on screen 20 years ago.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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The fictional wedding of the century falls into chaos in the teaser trailer for A24's upcoming film The Drama.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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In an incredible twist of fate, a then-20-year-old Messi was actually photographed holding Yamal as a baby back in 2007.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In baseball, the incredible comeback of the Mets to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 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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The park and walls have wonderful views, so take a seat and relax.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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Straight men, in particular, are only talked about, kept in the background, or appearing as authority figures trying to uphold absurd laws and traditions.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pepsi’s chart is absurd and someone’s going to look stupid when the momentum fades.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Federal prosecutors later alleged fake bank records and financial misconduct while company executives reportedly spent lavishly on Beverly Hills rent, luxury jewelry, and exotic cars.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Cerebras’ job is to build hardware good enough that companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are willing to use it for exotic purposes.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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She was caught on video making a gun symbol with her fingers, putting it to her neck, and pulling the imaginary trigger.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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The book explains the problem, the kids’ science solution (be sure it’s not stuck on boats or anything that goes in the water), and an imaginary solution.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Fantastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantastic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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