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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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Recent Examples of fantasies
These fantasies can all skew toward exclusionary extremism on the left and the right.
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Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
In those pages, Fiedler dared to argue that many of America’s boyish and putatively innocent classics are in fact fantasies of interracial, homosexual romance.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 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
In January 2021, an Instagram account named House of Effie posted messages allegedly shared by the actor, displaying BDSM and cannibalistic fantasies.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 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
In the end, though, Margo gets to live her life, creating fantasies and narratives for other people on the internet.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026
So far, evidence suggests AI ads mobilize partisan bases more than persuade skeptics, raising doubts that Pratt’s viral fantasies — not his fire-scarred biography and policy ideas — will translate millions of views into actual votes.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
In those pages, Fiedler dared to argue that many of America’s boyish and putatively innocent classics are in fact fantasies of interracial, homosexual romance.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 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
In January 2021, an Instagram account named House of Effie posted messages allegedly shared by the actor, displaying BDSM and cannibalistic fantasies.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 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
In the end, though, Margo gets to live her life, creating fantasies and narratives for other people on the internet.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026
So far, evidence suggests AI ads mobilize partisan bases more than persuade skeptics, raising doubts that Pratt’s viral fantasies — not his fire-scarred biography and policy ideas — will translate millions of views into actual votes.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasies
Noun
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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My husband, inspired by the radio dramas of his childhood, planned the trek with dreams of celebrating, if not re-creating, history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 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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The curiosity, sensitivity, and imagination of children will always demand new and ambitious fictions.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
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This sci-fi novel imagines a world run by a secret organization, tasked with erasing memories.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Barrionuevo imagines Tango Elite evolving into a touring experience.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
2 June 2026
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On Monday afternoon, the AP projected that Raman would advance to the November general election, setting up a contest between two Democrats with sharply different visions for the city.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Fresh off the stunning success of Jaws, Spielberg began working on an alien epic about an average Joe (played by Richard Dreyfuss) who begins to see unexplained lights in the sky and has visions of a mysterious tower.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Noun
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His story mostly exists in the 13th century version of Arthurian tales known as the Vulgate Cycle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Ollinger was known to indulge fans with tales of unusual encounters with possible paranormal connection.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The project envisions future systems powered by solar energy and connected through satellite networks such as Starlink.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Warren envisions a stadium just south of the Bears’ current home at Soldier Field, on the site of what is now a parking lot.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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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Its grandeur, natural beauty, and larger-than-life mythos fuel these narratives, with some of the most sacred stories belonging to those who have resided on the land from time immemorial.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Fantasies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasies. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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