phantasmagoria

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Recent Examples of phantasmagoria In the shadow of Coppola’s collective political fantasy Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 phantasmagoria Apocalypse Now put the concept of social disaster and political psychosis into the mainstream, from the Vietnam War to the Covidapocalypse. Armond White, National Review, 4 July 2025 The 90-minute opera is basically a phantasmagoria of how Schoenberg got here. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025 The race itself is a phantasmagoria of lights and more fire, crafted to take advantage of the day-to-day rhythms of Saudi Arabia, where the day doesn’t quite start until the sun goes down and the heat dissipates. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025 The sense of phantasmagoria and unreality is gone. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for phantasmagoria
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phantasmagoria
Noun
  • The path burrows into a kaleidoscope display formed by willows, boxelders, velvet ash and the fiery scarlet of bigtooth maples.
    Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The kaleidoscope of colors and cuts is the work of hair expert Jemma Muradian, the same artist who styled Swift for her most recent album covers.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some state chapters, like Oklahoma and Illinois, have issued statements opposing the trove of more than 28,000 messages.
    Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The combination of their privilege and their family’s mobility—scattered by war, public service, and personal ambition—created a rich trove of correspondence, more of which has surfaced since Chernow published Hamilton.
    Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • From lightweight moisturizers to microneedle serums, cushion foundations, and more, K-beauty offers a treasure trove of must-haves for your skincare and makeup routine.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The assortment features a variety of cheeses shaped like pumpkins and ghosts, ideal for a party platter or snack tray.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
  • During the fall, an assortment of oranges, yellows, golds, greens, and browns set a rather striking scene for those driving the famed byway.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Foraging for Pawpaws Finding pawpaws feels a bit like finding hidden treasure.
    Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Phantasmagoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phantasmagoria. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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