as in fictitious
not real and existing only in the imagination
the events in the horror movie seemed so real to some fans that they could not believe that the whole thing was fictional
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Recent Examples of fictional
As viewers dive into the latest chapter, there's plenty of debate over which fictional couples should end up together and which relationships are better left in the past.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Philadelphia has long embraced underdogs, from the fictional boxer Rocky Balboa to the city's passionate sports fans.
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Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Mike Myers, Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning to the fictional land of Far, Far Away in their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, while Zendaya is joining the cast.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Fortune opened its flagship Fuel Up event at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a panel discussion with Gstaad Guy, the fictional Swiss bon vivant whose alter ego skewers the ultra-wealthy and lampoons the luxury brands many in the room work for.
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Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Philadelphia has long embraced underdogs, from the fictional boxer Rocky Balboa to the city's passionate sports fans.
—
Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Mike Myers, Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning to the fictional land of Far, Far Away in their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, while Zendaya is joining the cast.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Fortune opened its flagship Fuel Up event at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a panel discussion with Gstaad Guy, the fictional Swiss bon vivant whose alter ego skewers the ultra-wealthy and lampoons the luxury brands many in the room work for.
—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fictional
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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Hosting its usual presentation at its headquarters, located a stone’s throw from San Babila square, the brand installed video walls that broadcast a fictitious runway show created with the help of AI.
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Other ideas involve arts and crafts projects, or playing imaginary games with her 8-year-old sister.
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The Vision Award pays tribute to someone whose creative work has contributed to the renewal of the cinematographic imaginary.
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Not to be outdone, Nintendo released a console of their own, the GameCube, which was a little underappreciated in its heyday, but has reached almost mythical status with the passage of time.
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Since her tragic death at age 36 in 1997, the almost mythical lure of her jewels has only grown.
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The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.
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That is, real, not merely illusory, measures, so that the allure to breach peace for imagined gains is overshadowed.
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“Fictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fictional. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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