as in fictitious
not real and existing only in the imagination
a daydreamer who lives mostly in her invented magic kingdom
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as in devised
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
they invented an explanation for the broken vase that would satisfy their grandmother
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Recent Examples of invented
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Physicists invented ether as a medium through which light waves traveled.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In 1993, the 20th-century monument was purchased and restored by the Bernats, the family of Spanish confectioner Enric Bernat, who invented and founded Chupa Chups lollipops.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Others, including area studies and international studies, were essentially invented or crystallized at this time.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The Free Press began publishing before the telegraph was invented.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Of course, all our concepts are invented.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Philly Cheesesteaks were invented in 1930 by a hot dog street vendor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
History of Perms 1930s The first perm machine was invented in the early 1900s, and the perm machine in the 1930s mirrored something of an over-the-top medieval device.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Physicists invented ether as a medium through which light waves traveled.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In 1993, the 20th-century monument was purchased and restored by the Bernats, the family of Spanish confectioner Enric Bernat, who invented and founded Chupa Chups lollipops.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Others, including area studies and international studies, were essentially invented or crystallized at this time.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The Free Press began publishing before the telegraph was invented.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Of course, all our concepts are invented.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Philly Cheesesteaks were invented in 1930 by a hot dog street vendor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invented
Adjective
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Garcia-Hernandez allegedly has convictions for giving fictitious information, evading arrest, driving while intoxicated and fleeing police.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Supervisors Janet Nguyen and Don Wagner raised concerns at the board’s Tuesday meeting about fictitious registrations following recent news of a dog that was registered to vote in two recent state elections and a lawsuit by the federal government over noncitizen voter records.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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While enjoying drinks at Lucy’s across the street from Paramount Studios, William Wyler, Humphrey Bogart, John Huston and Lauren Bacall devised a hasty plan to show up in Washington to protest the hearings.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Performance on tests devised by seasoned professionals across banking, law, and consulting has nearly doubled in little more than a year, according to a preliminary study published in late September by data firm, Mercor.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors described Sanaa Cunningham’s death as the result of a murder plot concocted by her father and stepmother, Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, following months of abuse and neglect.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Swartz concocted this massive blockbuster trade idea, which sends Brown to his hometown team, the Atlanta Hawks.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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While their mother is not in the picture, Judy seeks guidance from her boss, Alyson (Megan Mullally), and her imaginary friend, Alanis Morissette (voicing herself), who appears to her in the Northern Lights.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The opportunities for newcomers to be in larger meetings may have been more imaginary than real.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The World of Flight, the name of the basketball-skewed concept, will be located at 1617 Walnut Street in an historic Beaux Arts building constructed in the early 1900s.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The winning formula had viewers returning to the show's fictional Louisiana town long after Edward and Bella had their happily ever after.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Does their fictional status matter?—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Visitors can see the Headless Horseman Bridge and statue, and even eat a burger named after the mythical character.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Images of mythical creatures — goblins, dragons, flying horses — flash behind her.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His head began bobbing to an imagined beat.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Haas Brothers playful sculptures of real and imagined creatures never fail to amuse and confound.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Invented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invented. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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