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also phantasy
1
as in dream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
a constant daydreamer who started to believe his own fantasies
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2
as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
the painter gave free rein to his fantasy to create pictures that capture the kind of reality we experience only in our dreams
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3
as in fiction
something that is the product of the imagination
we were coming to the conclusion that the person Karen "saw" in the woods was another one of her fantasies
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
She regularly fantasies exciting adventures.
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Recent Examples of fantasy
Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
The wish works, but his romantic fantasy turns into a violent nightmare.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Looking back to September 1st, Jefferson was ranked as the WR2 in all of dynasty fantasy football.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Having a private studio to escape to in the garden is every yard proprietor’s fantasy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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Noun
Build around your real life, not your fantasy one.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
The wish works, but his romantic fantasy turns into a violent nightmare.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Looking back to September 1st, Jefferson was ranked as the WR2 in all of dynasty fantasy football.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Having a private studio to escape to in the garden is every yard proprietor’s fantasy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasy
Noun
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
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
Noun
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A little bit of imagination, a semi-dark sky, and comfortable lawn chairs really get the job done!—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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The Generic 2-Story Prefab Restaurant is listed as a shipping container restaurant, but since the structure is fully customizable to your exact specifications, the only limits to its uses are your own imagination.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Understanding an absent father through fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Zevin’s novel has been named one of the 100 best books of the 21st century by the New York Times and one of the best fiction books of the last 30 years by the Los Angeles Times.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
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My friend Cody Two Bears did not need to imagine.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That's why rich girl hair colors are a calling card for those who favor an upscale aesthetic, or at least a beauty look that creates the illusion of luxury.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Over the last 8 months, Schoening has sifted through hundreds of pages of campaign finance reports and says Marx has created the illusion of being the frontrunner.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Yet amid all that regulatory creativity, one legal industry was largely left out of the celebration.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Dating, courtship, fun, hobbies, creativity, sports and games will all be on the top of your mind.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Noun
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One tree may have even witnessed the grisly moment told of in tall tales, which gave Hangman's Gulch its name, but sadly, the tree recently died and had to be cut down for the safety of trail users.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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China has two films in the main competition, the 2025 $215m box office hit Nobody by Shui Yu, and Tana, a contemporary tale about a young woman who leaves Shanghai to support her ailing father in Inner Mongolia.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, the agreement envisions the establishment of maritime security by coastal countries in the region.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Now serving as 10 Petal's strategist, Beth accompanies Beulah to Dallas to secure a licensing deal with Frontier Hospitality Group — an opportunity Beth had originally envisioned for Dutton Ranch before foot-and-mouth disease wiped out their herd.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Fantasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasy. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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