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also phantasies
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as in dreams
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
a constant daydreamer who started to believe his own fantasies
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as in fictions
something that is the product of the imagination
we were coming to the conclusion that the person Karen "saw" in the woods was another one of her fantasies
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as in imagines
to form a mental picture of
She regularly fantasies exciting adventures.
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Recent Examples of fantasies
Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Chronic depression escalated into near-constant fantasies of suicide.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
World Cup fantasies override my everyday duties.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
People create their own fantasies.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
These fantasies can all skew toward exclusionary extremism on the left and the right.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
These are hedonistic fantasies, true, but this one, like the Craig pentalogy, goes far deeper.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Don’t shelve those seaside fantasies just yet, though.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Frustrated with her imperfect husband, a tipsy Marge stirs up a trilogy of fantasies of a different Homer.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2026
Noun
But, from the moment that he was sworn in, his fantasies and provocations became American foreign policy.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Chronic depression escalated into near-constant fantasies of suicide.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
World Cup fantasies override my everyday duties.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
People create their own fantasies.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
These fantasies can all skew toward exclusionary extremism on the left and the right.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
These are hedonistic fantasies, true, but this one, like the Craig pentalogy, goes far deeper.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Don’t shelve those seaside fantasies just yet, though.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Frustrated with her imperfect husband, a tipsy Marge stirs up a trilogy of fantasies of a different Homer.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasies
Noun
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Big dreams may crash down to earth when daily reality gets involved.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Invasion fictions tended to spring up in response to each new form of invasion panic.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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The program also happens to be in line with one of the president’s convenient rhetorical fictions.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Through Quasar Markets, Steven E Orr imagines a world where technology removes the mundane, reduces friction, and gives people more room to think, create, connect, and live with intention.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Human creativity imagines what does not.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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While established luxury houses still dominate overall sales, Printemps sees growing consumer interest in designers with distinctive creative visions and strong narratives around craftsmanship and production.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Share wide visions through clear, down-to-earth steps that stick today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The three longtime friends, who live in adjoining apartments in South London, are about to release one of the year’s most gorgeous full-length debuts with Role Model Hermit (out July 3), a marvel of moody atmospherics, taut rhythms, and strange tales.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newell, who acquired Oceanco last August, envisions this latest project as a platform built around how people live and work at sea.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Along the way, the system will also share local stories tied to each place.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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“Fantasies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasies. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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