as in imaginary
not real and existing only in the imagination
got needlessly upset about imagined dangers
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1
as in envisioned
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in guessed
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagined
James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In our timeline, the '50s and '60s were full of artists and thinkers who imagined utopian futures full of miracle inventions like flying cars and robot friends.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Hutchens imagined it for someone who wants to propose with a grand gesture but not a traditional ring.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Whatever righteous coup June imagined achieving in the past seems unlikely to transpire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
With only these Lumière reels to go on, could any member of the audience that night have imagined The Godfather, Ran, Fight Club, Memento, Breaking Bad, Fargo, Vine, TikTok?
—Big Think, 8 Apr. 2025
Koze imagined his fourth album as an invitation to let go, to lean back into his arms and be taken on a voyage of his own devising.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Han imagined each of her three bridesmaids taking a turn down the aisle, followed by a pause and then her own entrance during the chorus.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Many retirees just never imagined a convoluted scenario where someone would think Social Security, possibly, could implode in a few days.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Swanky suites and expensive lounges near the best viewing areas help woo clientele, who then help inflate revenue beyond what anyone could have imagined in earlier eras.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In our timeline, the '50s and '60s were full of artists and thinkers who imagined utopian futures full of miracle inventions like flying cars and robot friends.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Hutchens imagined it for someone who wants to propose with a grand gesture but not a traditional ring.
—Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Whatever righteous coup June imagined achieving in the past seems unlikely to transpire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
With only these Lumière reels to go on, could any member of the audience that night have imagined The Godfather, Ran, Fight Club, Memento, Breaking Bad, Fargo, Vine, TikTok?
—Big Think, 8 Apr. 2025
Koze imagined his fourth album as an invitation to let go, to lean back into his arms and be taken on a voyage of his own devising.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025
Han imagined each of her three bridesmaids taking a turn down the aisle, followed by a pause and then her own entrance during the chorus.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Many retirees just never imagined a convoluted scenario where someone would think Social Security, possibly, could implode in a few days.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagined
Adjective
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Several heads of industry have toyed with creating an imaginary staff, embracing the self-mirroring feedback loop of their output as a plus.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Like the ugly duckling, new employees often internalize the stressful discomforts caused by real or imaginary signs of mistrust or rejection.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Of course injuries change things, but the make up of this team is definitely feeling quite a bit different than originally envisioned and thank goodness for David Sterns ability to build multiple layers of depth in the organization.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the national park’s 1980 management plan, an east-west trail spanning the length of the park was envisioned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They have long been thought of as exclusively cognitive/mental.—
Dinorah Nieves,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Getting in front of them beforehand through various forms of content such as interviews, thought leadership articles and social posts, can help alleviate the fear and build trust with your community.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Robin Thicke guessed Lori Loughlin.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although these participants guessed that about half of their leaders were climate-change deniers, only about 10 percent truly fell into that category, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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Miranda, a now 49-year-old sales associate, had dreamed since childhood of having hazel or green eyes.—
Saima S. Iqbal,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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No one dreamed that chase would take nine years, but more teams around the country invested in catching up and the Huskies had several seasons thrown off course by injuries.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He is believed to be the only dual-sport athlete in the NCAA this season to play football and men’s basketball.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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Israel says as many as half of them are believed to be dead.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When Newcastle received an influx of cash from a sovereign wealth fund, fans assumed a legion of superstars would lead them to Champions League glory.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Landry said early release, which until now has been typically assumed when judges hand down sentences, is a slap in the face to crime victims.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the film, a massive great white shark hunts people swimming in the water surrounding the fictitious Amity Island.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Ever since Max began streaming the drama about life in a fictitious Pittsburgh emergency room, it’s been one pinch-me moment after another for Wyle and his fellow executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imagined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagined. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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