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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly empower each of their clients to live out their fashion fantasy — and find their style truth — in the journey of a lifetime.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 26 Apr. 2025
There would be conspiracies; some of them would be fantasy and some would be quite real.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
The Film Says A Lot Without Saying Much This is a fantasy adventure film that involves mythical creatures.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly empower each of their clients to live out their fashion fantasy — and find their style truth — in the journey of a lifetime.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 26 Apr. 2025
There would be conspiracies; some of them would be fantasy and some would be quite real.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
The Film Says A Lot Without Saying Much This is a fantasy adventure film that involves mythical creatures.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasy
Noun
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Readers in some sense rewrite a text, enlarging its scope through their imagination, creating a whole world by bringing into play their skills, their memory, their dreams and their personal history, with all its drama and symbolism.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, LeSean McCoy's Philadelphia Eagles gave K.C. nightmares and celebrated their dreams that came tr... NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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From her Imagination Library (over 200 million books given to children since 1999) to her beloved Pigeon Forge theme park, Dollywood, the Queen of Tennessee invites everyone into her colorful world of music and imagination.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This month, Netflix delivers a lineup that blends cultural impact, classic storytelling, and bold new voices—each offering a different lens into Black life, legacy, and imagination.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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But the pace of adoption makes the possibility feel less like fiction and more like a warning.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Vampire Lovers is loosely based on the 1872 gothic novella Carmilla, one of the earliest works of vampire fiction — and the titular vampire just so happens to be a big ol’ lesbian, as is the Carmilla of The Vampire Lovers.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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It was imagined with a focus on wellness for anyone at any age and any income level.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Now, just imagine for a second if Andy had existed and was estranged from Jackie.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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After all, strategy without execution is a daydream, but execution without strategy is a nightmare.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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If your daydreams about jetting off on a European vacation keep getting thwarted by your budget and bank account, all hope isn’t lost.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Founding Drive in 2004, serving as president of Boomerang, and then launching DLO Producciones in 2011, Lorenzo’s battle has been to find an stable financing context and international outlet for his creativity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Taken together, this week’s developments highlight how AI is only becoming a bigger friend and/or enemy of creativity.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Besides being an agency invention ungrounded in the statute, disparate impact liability stands antidiscrimination law on its head.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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One of her inventions is a program called RAH (Ready for American Hospitality), which opens the minds and hearts of students by pairing them with refugees from the ECDC/African Community Center.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Beyond horse racing, Calderone envisions FreeRacehorse.com as a solution to one of the most significant challenges facing streaming services and broadcast TV — extending the relationship with viewers beyond the big screen to smaller screens for continuous engagement.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Joana Galego originally envisioned Egg Shells (2025) as a larger canvas and the visual narrative revealed itself at five-feet-wide and just over four-feet tall.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Fantasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasy. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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