How to Use fancy in a Sentence

fancy

1 of 3 verb

• Which horse do you fancy in the Derby?
• Laena is 12 years old, and the king doesn't much fancy the idea of a child bride.
  — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 11 Sep. 2022
• The two teams both fancy themselves as ones built for the playoffs.
  — Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2022
• In true New York style, there are a range of options, from no-frills to fancy.
  — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2021
• Not even a dreamy-eyed middle-school kid would fancy such a thing.
  — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Nov. 2021
• The Ghost Trap bar will also be open to those who fancy something with a bit of spirit.
  — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 20 Nov. 2023
• For those who fancy a freckled look, the Marine Drest freckle pens are a breeze to use.
  — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023
• Trying to fancy it up would be like reassembling a butchered hog and hoping to sell it back to the farm.
  — Longreads, 20 Apr. 2022
• But if the player fancies a move back to France, that could sway things in PSG's direction.
  — SI.com, 10 Apr. 2018
• The Maryland spread is wider, 11, but Indiana should still fancy its chances in a home game like that.
  — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2022
• Sailors, at least, love the wind, and there are even some oddballs who fancy a bit of fog (they’re called Londoners).
  — Josh Condon, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2023
• Leland, meanwhile, fancies himself a kind of Holden Caulfield type, too smart for this life, able to see the phonies in a world of hypocrisy.
  — New York Times, 21 June 2018
• The four of us fancied ourselves as the twentysomething versions of the four main SATC characters.
  — refinery29.com, 6 June 2018
• Possible Route to the Final Argentina should still fancy its chances to win the group.
  — SI.com, 2 June 2018
• If Yungblud led a cult, many would join — even those who fancy themselves hard to persuade.
  — Maria Sherman, SPIN, 2 May 2022
• The infielder is the kind of hitter the Dodgers fancy: a bopper with elite plate discipline.
  — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2019
• Best for: Kings, queens and anyone fancying a slice of Olde England.
  — Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 1 Nov. 2017
• Stafford and Kupp will fancy their chances against a Tampa Bay secondary which is the Achilles heel of the defending champs this season.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2021
• For the holidays, the light fixture was fancied with greenery and Christmas gnomes.
  — Mary Wakeford, azcentral, 9 Jan. 2020
• America likes to fancy itself the land of second chances.
  — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023
• And what about the passengers starting a riot at the luggage claim area or the folks who fancy themselves the line police?
  — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
• Velvet ribbon bows and antique bells fancy it up just a bit.
  — Joanna Linberg, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2021
• To anyone reading this who fancies a career as a showrunner, don’t do it that way!
  — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
• But for his teammates like Evans, who scored the go-ahead touchdown on an 8-yard catch on 3rd down in the fourth quarter, there’s isn’t anything that’s does not fancy him.
  — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 5 Dec. 2022
• For those who feel the draw to fancy robes over sweatpants or yoga gear, there is a new sustainably minded brand on the market.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Sep. 2020
• Of course every astronaut fancied himself a large, and why not?
  — Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2018
• Hall of Famers are present through the varied autographed inserts, and the box toppers are fancied after the 1988 League Leaders set.
  — Nick Diunte, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
• If the Stars fancy themselves championship contenders, the blue line will have to be upgraded at some point.
  — Dallas News, 29 Aug. 2022
• Today, at least three younger Tamil film stars fancy their chances as successors.
  — The Economist, 21 June 2019
• The key ingredient in every recipe, though, is always us: the people who fancy themselves the arbiters of what makes a dog a dog.
  — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2022

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fancy

2 of 3 noun

• His plans to build a new stadium are the product of pure fancy.
• Critics have dismissed his plan as mere fancy.
• The zoo has 5 biomes: the desert, flights of fancy, the forests, the oceans and the plains.
  — Alexi Eastes, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2022
• For me, even the highest flight of fancy has to make sense.
  — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2023
• From there, your flights of fancy can come to fruition.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 28 July 2022
• Ah, spring, when the fancy of a young otter turns to love.
  — Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2021
• On the ship, if the meals of the day don’t suit your fancy, your butler can step in there, too.
  — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2023
• Your flights of fancy can lead you astray during the next two to three weeks.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 10 May 2021
• More ambitious flights of fancy are to come in the weeks ahead as the series tries to push the bounds of the format.
  — Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023
• Xpeng's own flight of fancy, however, is designed to take to the roads as well as the air.
  — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2021
• Our Thoughts: If chili from a can is your thing, then this chili cheese dog may strike your fancy.
  — cleveland, 19 July 2022
• Make a splash in any kind of bathing suit that suits your fancy: one-pieces, two-pieces, even swim trunks for guys.
  — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2023
• The story takes some flights of fancy that don’t always track.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2022
• Here, some flights of fancy from the Vogue Runway archive.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2021
• These 45 healthy dessert recipes run the gamut, from the fancy to the simple and everything in between.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 24 Dec. 2020
• Stir up a pitcher of Tang and pour into any style of mold that fits your fancy.
  — Casey Barber, CNN, 1 May 2021
• With the time frame set so far in the future, the i Vision Circular may just seem like a flight of fancy.
  — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 Sep. 2021
• If those sheets don’t take your fancy, though, check out 15 other luxe sets here.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 May 2023
• While Rowsin was typically the one prone to flights of fancy, Nallera couldn’t help but join in.
  — Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2021
• Take a look at these four available homes to see which one tickles your fancy.
  — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 16 July 2021
• Anything from an Irish stew to a French beef Bourguignon suits my fancy.
  — New York Times, 29 Oct. 2021
• If none of these dishes strike your fancy, head to our Recipe Finder to search for more ways to use the mighty chickpea.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2023
• This rich lip crayon feels like a balm but gives off the color of a fancy, way more than $10, lipstick.
  — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 21 Sep. 2022
• If Wade isn’t enough to tickle your fancy, then look at what the Cavaliers have done with Lamar Stevens.
  — Evan Dammarell, Forbes, 11 May 2021
• This could be a good day to exchange gifts or pick out something that tickles your fancy.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 30 Dec. 2020
• Little Gems features joyful, under-the-radar shops and items to spur your fancy.
  — Anna Grace Lee, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
• But there was something about the situation in the Beehive State that struck his fancy.
  — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 May 2022
• This recipe calls for Parmesan and flat leaf parsley to add some savory richness, but feel free to swap out the cheese or dress up the grits to suit your fancy.
  — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
• And with that, Bartlett offers a reminder of why his play is not mere fancy: The Donald really won’t go away.
  — Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2022
• The big fancy to-do was held at Galleria Colonna, a 14th century Baroque gem of a palace.
  — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2021

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fancy

3 of 3 adjective

• He drives a big, fancy car.
• But Take Note This coat doesn’t have a hood, so your fancy kid will need a hat to match.
  — Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
• There aren’t any third-party straps at launch, and Google is charging out the nose for some of the fancier straps.
  — Brandon Widder, The Verge, 15 Sep. 2023
• Save the money and make your fancy coffee at home, y'all.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 July 2023
• In the video, the duo dressed in matching outfits and showed off fancy footwork in a casino.
  — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
• In many of the stories, people look quite fancy and very respectable in a way.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2023
• This fresh risotto is fancy enough for at-home date night.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
• The rich caramel frosting topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt makes for a fancy finish.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
• What to Look for in Men's Mules Men’s mules have come a long way from being a fancy leather slipper.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
• Who gets to try these fancy mocktails, and who falls back on soda?
  — Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
• To eat at a fancy restaurant, for example, or play a round of golf.
  — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2023
• Oysters Feel fancy and support healthy hair at the same time.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
• The deal was signed at a fancy restaurant in West Hollywood.
  — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2023
• Who doesn’t like all of these fancy homes in L.A., how they’re decorated, and all of the fun stuff that goes into that?
  — Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2023
• This time, it will be set in a fancy law office in Los Angeles.
  — Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
• Finishing second in the state is a fancy feather in the cap for most runners.
  — Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2023
• Keep it low-key with sandals or sneakers, or dress it up with heels and a jacket for a fancier look.
  — Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
• No forked twigs for this fella, he’s got the fancy metal or corkscrew rod holders.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 4 Apr. 2024
• Often packaged, not very fancy, and adorned with just a splash of almond milk and a spoon of nut butter.
  — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 28 Aug. 2023
• Not all of the best orchid pots need to be fancy, and this one from Target brand Room Essentials is proof.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
• From casual outfits to fancier looks, the button-down is the MVP of your closet.
  — Minna Shim, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
• And all of those bedrooms are rentable by the night, with a fancy dinner and breakfast included.
  — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
• This one is more than 40% off and even comes with a fancy little stainless steel latte art pen.
  — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2023
• For Matland and the rest of the styling team, that meant putting Shiv in clothes that were more accessible, nothing too fancy.
  — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
• Plus, it can be dressed up or down—try white sneaks for a more casual look or heels for a fancy dinner.
  — Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 11 May 2023
• And sturdy, which is good when making a fancy layer cake.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 June 2023
• Soon, Carrie, Nya, and Seema have plans to go to an upscale hotel bar to pick up guys with the money to stay in a fancy hotel room.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 13 July 2023
• Under the fancy costume was Tyler Posey, the Teen Wolf actor and musician.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2023
• Mini Ice Cream Cones Want a fancy ice cream cone without having to venture out to an ice cream shop?
  — Emilia Benton, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2023
• Hitting right around the knee, this dress is perfect for a summer barbecue, trip to the beach, or fancy dinner.
  — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024