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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 marvellous
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 new Rivian version is fantastic.
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Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Woolen made the Pro Bowl after a fantastic rookie campaign with six interceptions, 16 passes deflected, and over 60 tackles.
—Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
His ball placement is fantastic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Woolen made the Pro Bowl after a fantastic rookie campaign with six interceptions, 16 passes deflected, and over 60 tackles.
—Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
His ball placement is fantastic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantastic
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In the film, Credenza runs the bizarre amusement park of Twitlandia alongside her husband — delighting in dirty pranks, filth and cruelty along the way.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, an anonymous NFL general manager has urged the team to target a bizarre position instead.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Blending fictional stories with real historical figures and events, the show captures the promise and pain of the American dream, exploring themes of race, class and identity that continue to resonate decades later.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s on top of the other revenue streams, such as sponsorship deals for the fictional APXGP team.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Reykjavik—famous for its incredible local cuisine, colorful architecture, and easy access to Iceland’s many natural wonders—also took the top spot in last year’s report.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The eerie moments of darkness by day and the awe-inspiring sight of the corona are what make a total eclipse experience so incredible.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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She's been gone for over 20 years, and so to win this for a soap opera, playing a villain, is really wonderful.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the cast is similarly sleepwalking through a fanciful pantomime of Southern culture rather than a serious drama.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The second and more fanciful rescue comes some months later, after Wilbur has outgrown the Arables’ farm and settled into a bigger one down the road.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is a marvelous, fun-loving year for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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As one of the largest intact stretches of old-growth bottomland hardwood forests, Congaree National Park is marvelous in any season.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of course, specific local conditions vary on either side of that imaginary line.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Now draw an imaginary line diagonally through the Dipper's bowl from Dubhe (the upper right star in the bowl) down through Phecda (the lower left star in the bowl) and extend that line downward about twice the distance between those two stars and that will bring you to the vicinity of Cor Caroli.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Fantastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantastic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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