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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
Following its strongest edition to date in 2025 — which drew nearly 4,000 visitors and hosted 23 business deals across production, sales and distribution sectors — the Pavilion is doubling down on its role as a convergence point for the international fantastic film community.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
The dot-com team also led the Beauty Insider initiative (including later VIB) which turned into a fantastic unique loyalty driver.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
For Devil Wears Prada 2, that’s a 45%-48% decline, which is fantastic and not far from the -46% hold the 2006 original movie had.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The weather looks fantastic for Friday and Friday evening.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
The dot-com team also led the Beauty Insider initiative (including later VIB) which turned into a fantastic unique loyalty driver.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
For Devil Wears Prada 2, that’s a 45%-48% decline, which is fantastic and not far from the -46% hold the 2006 original movie had.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The weather looks fantastic for Friday and Friday evening.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantastic
Adjective
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But what happened on April 21 was ominous and bizarre, not conventional.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And would today’s more bizarre cast of characters prove even more compelling?—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Guests can also book romantic dinners in the beachside cabanas at sunset with their toes in the soft, powdery sand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The lace inset details add a romantic touch, and the body-skimming midi cut works nicely in a more formal setting.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The novel follows an elderly British couple, Axl and Beatrice, living in a fictional post-Arthurian England in which no one is able to retain long-term memories.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The actor couldn’t have been further from the halls of a fictional hospital.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The gongs cap off an incredible award season run for Adolescence, which won Emmys, Golden Globes and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s easier to accomplish the further the plot moves away from a diplomatic incident involving several national institutions and toward an occasionally absurd — but absorbing and well-paced — tale of individuals in over their heads.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The attempt by right-wing activists to use the collapse of Spirit Airlines as a cudgel against the Democrats is ironic and absurd.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The wall murals, filled with fantastical forest scenes dotted with exotic birds against a bright-blue background, all inspired by the work of turn-of-the-20th-century Newport artist Howard Gardiner Cushing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The production version of the Ibex, which will be based on the all-wheel-drive Crafter variant, won’t look radically different from the concept, but there have been some tweaks following a year of testing in exotic locales like Iceland and the Fareo Islands, according to New Atlas.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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To find Hydra, first locate the bright stars Chertan and Regulus in the constellation Leo and draw an imaginary line from the former to the latter, extending 20 degrees into open space.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Artists in the 18th century would often include a person of color, who would sometimes be imaginary, in their portraits of wealthy white sitters to embellish the painting and highlight the high status of the main subject, according to the researchers.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Fantastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantastic. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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