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also phantasy
1
as in dream
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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2
as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
the painter gave free rein to his fantasy to create pictures that capture the kind of reality we experience only in our dreams
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as in fiction
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 to imagine
to form a mental picture of
She regularly fantasies exciting adventures.
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Recent Examples of fantasy
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
These erotic novels are part of the romance-meets-fantasy genre known as romantasy.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Maas is a major player in the romantasy — a portmanteau of romance and fantasy — genre, which has soared in popularity on TikTok.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At one point, Brown told his fantasy football owners to drop him on a Twitch stream.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Starlink Deal Internet that follows you around used to sound like a fantasy, but the Starlink Mini is basically built for that exact idea.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
These erotic novels are part of the romance-meets-fantasy genre known as romantasy.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Maas is a major player in the romantasy — a portmanteau of romance and fantasy — genre, which has soared in popularity on TikTok.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At one point, Brown told his fantasy football owners to drop him on a Twitch stream.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasy
Noun
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But often those intentions stumble into a political quagmire where democratic dreams turn into civil war, once-compliant dictators become embarrassments and American soldiers return home in body bags.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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With a lemon cookie crust and sweet lemon curd topping, this cheesecake really is a dream.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Developing her personal relationship with Jesus took real imagination and practice.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Upon entering any art gallery or museum, visitors are consenting to having their imaginations stimulated with new concepts, designs and suggestions.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Every month, Emma Alpern and Jasmine Vojdani recommend new fiction and nonfiction books.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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That Hayley — who reveals herself to be a former escort hired by Whitney — plays such a pivotal role as both a convenient victim and the one who actually procures young women for Whitney’s blackmail schemes is another point where reality and fiction begin to dovetail.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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But imagine a good cheeseburger, stripped down to its essential elements in raw form.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In defeat, White Southerners cast themselves in the role of Christ, imagining their suffering as redemptive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Oprah loves her designer sweatpant jeans (hello, Rag & Bone), and these Dlooda wide-leg versions deliver the same polished illusion without the splurge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miuccia Prada, herself a billionaire, has no illusions that the runway is a space for political grandstanding.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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His family's creativity was the foundation for Dupart's life's work.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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This bilingual, family-friendly performance blends original music, storytelling and imagination to build confidence, creativity and connection.—
Melissa Grzybowski,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tale involves a man who attempts to murder his wife while the two are out hiking on a mountain.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the saga remains a cautionary tale for Democrats about what can happen if too many of their candidates bunch up on the ballot under the top-two election system.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tucked behind a Greyhound bus station, the new safe camping site is what the city envisions as an entry-level option for a person needing shelter.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Floor plans for the apartment show a large bedroom at the back of the space, which the show envisions as an office where Kennedy works at a desk that might have been a family heirloom.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Fantasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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