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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phantasmagoria
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But audiences and critics alike loved the swing (which included, amid a kaleidoscope of depraved mayhem, disastrous IPOs, a brawl in a kids’ soft play area, abusive billionaire parents and two sudden deaths — one shockingly violent).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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While there, be sure to stroll through Stuarts Alley to see the colorful kaleidoscope of hanging umbrellas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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Several officers who fought the rioters said the hardest thing to deal with has been the effort by many to play down the violence, despite a massive trove of video and photographic evidence documenting it.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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Several officers who fought the rioters told The Associated Press that the hardest thing to deal with has been the effort by many to play down the violence, despite a massive trove of video and photographic evidence documenting the carnage.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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From throw pillows to light decor pieces, TJ Maxx offers a treasure trove of items perfect for styling homes.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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Discovery+ hosts a treasure trove of House Hunters spinoffs, so there is pretty much a version for everyone's taste.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Phantasmagoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phantasmagoria. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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