FANTASYLAND Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

fantasyland

noun

ˈfan-tə-sē-ˌland

Definition of fantasyland

as in utopia

an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness a lavish resort casino that transports its patrons to fantasyland—at least for a few hours

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Recent Examples of fantasyland Fascist propaganda, whether in films, posters, or mass rallies, was the creation of a fantasyland in which the masses could get lost. — Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 Luke Thompson and series newcomer Yerin Ha lead a season that is entertaining but suffers from the constraints of its fantasyland. — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2026 Vecna's inner demons Holly leads the kids into the mineshaft and starts pushing them through the exit from the fantasyland, but Vecna is close on her heels. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 The annual Winter Wonderland invites guests to visit a garden transformed into a magical fantasyland for kids of all ages. — Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fantasyland

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Both the military and the general public read it voraciously, desperate to understand the war tearing their young utopia apart.

— Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
The post sparked much debate about whether a pause was possible given the financial incentives, whether RSI would finally produce some version of the AGI singularity or utopia, and whether RSI was even possible at all.

— Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026

Definition of utopia

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And while Coors Field isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, the two-time All-Star would not use the altitude as an excuse for his poor outing.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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