phantasmagoria

Definition of phantasmagorianext

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Recent Examples of phantasmagoria More than ever before, Industry is a high-low phantasmagoria of decadence, amorality, and vice set in the pressure cooker of international finance. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026 Maxine Tarnow, the Upper West Side fraud investigator, moves through a Manhattan already haunted by 9/11 and by the virtual phantasmagoria of the early internet. Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025 And a phantasmagoria of an inning began a descent that took the Tigers one step closer to absolute rock bottom. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for phantasmagoria
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Noun
  • Near the end of the novel, the reader finds Anna living inside a kaleidoscope of catastrophe.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Queen Letizia of Spain’s royal wardrobe has always featured a kaleidoscope of bold colors.
    Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Earlier in the day, Miller’s attorney took blame for an unclothed photo of Miller and Emily Moreno’s daughter published in a trove of documents Miller made public Sunday to support his claims of innocence.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, a trove of sunken Nazi ships, still decked out with explosives, emerged in the Danube following a blistering summer drought.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Riverfront Antiques is home to a treasure trove of vintage items.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More than just a treasure trove of secondhand furniture and collectibles, Dunn’s is also home to Rosie’s Cafe—a charming neighborhood diner-style cafe beloved by locals and out-of-towners for simple sandwiches and vintage sodas.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Belk Market sells an assortment of brands in men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry, with frequent merchandise rotation, according to the company’s website.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lifeguards have to pass an assortment of strength, agility, speed and first aid exams.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Phantasmagoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phantasmagoria. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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