as in fantasy
something that is the product of the imagination
most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact
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Recent Examples of fiction
Chesky says the idea was inspired by last year’s launch of Airbnb Icons, in which the company made available a wide range of iconic locations (some real, some recreated from fiction) that its users could stay in.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The industry, always hungry for more, was already asking for something bigger, longer, fiction over documentary, feature over short.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 May 2025
The same could be said of the story, which as old as time, or at least romantic fiction.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 May 2025
And Ron Hubbard was the most prolific pulp fiction writer ever.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 May 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The industry, always hungry for more, was already asking for something bigger, longer, fiction over documentary, feature over short.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 May 2025
The same could be said of the story, which as old as time, or at least romantic fiction.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 May 2025
And Ron Hubbard was the most prolific pulp fiction writer ever.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fiction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiction
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One of this year’s most unique and original K-dramas is Heavenly Ever After, a quirky romantic fantasy from Studio Phoenix and SLL that vividly imagines life after death.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Wolfgang Petersen's poignant take on The NeverEnding Story might slightly lack the depth and sophistication of its source material — Michael Ende's expansive fantasy novel — but the result is still enchanting escapism, with effects and tricks that hold up pretty well.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The best film version of Finney’s tale is the ‘70s one with Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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This story was originally published May 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
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Directed by Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, the movie is adapted from the 2017 novel of the same name by Ariana Harwicz.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Peace and quiet Bookstore's treasures include $45,000 rare novel 02:34 An independent bookstore is one of the finest respites from the chatter and chaos of urban living, and New York’s Strand bookstore is perhaps the most famous in the world.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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The fabrication spun out of control when a detective, armed with photos of potential suspects, asked Gumpright to point to the culprit.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Greenland is rich in minerals important to the fabrication of military and high-tech goods, and, as Arctic ice melts, sea lanes alongside it are expected to become more important for global shipping.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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The exhibition at DuSable Black History Museum features works made by Nazareno in response to Brazilian fables that that draw inspiration from the pantheon of Orixás–a system of entities worshipped in parts of Africa and Latin America.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Easter Bunny is on the lookout for the best egg, and along the way, his friends tell him tales and fables.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whereas most stablecoins are backed up by a mix of cash and other assets to match the value of tokens in circulation, Kwon’s invention was instead backed by a complex set of code.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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In 1945, the invention of frozen concentrated orange juice gave all Americans a taste of Florida.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Lopez plays Aurora/Ingrid Luna and the Spider Woman, all figments of the imagination of Molina, who has been jailed during a time of dictatorship in Argentina.—
Natalie Sitek,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2025
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Making matters worse is the fact that her traumas manifest in the shape of her deceased best friend Zoe (Morales) who often shows up as a figment of her imagination.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Fiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiction. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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