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1
as in bizarre
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
a fantastic scheme for getting rich quick
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2
as in marvellous
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
to European explorers, the Far East was a fantastic land filled with unimaginable riches
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as in fictional
not real and existing only in the imagination
a science fiction writer who can conjure up fantastic worlds and make them seem as real as our own
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as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
concocted some fantastic story to try to explain why they had returned home so late
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as in wonderful
fantastic
of the very best kind
surfing conditions were simply fantastic
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Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Both albums are fantastic, but this one is the true diamond in the rough for my money.
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This discovery is very encouraging for the future of the Euclid mission and demonstrates its fantastic capabilities.
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Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Both albums are fantastic, but this one is the true diamond in the rough for my money.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 Feb. 2025
This discovery is very encouraging for the future of the Euclid mission and demonstrates its fantastic capabilities.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
The Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024) is a fantastic eReader for children that's waterproof (so no worries about spills), runs smoothly, and comes with a protective case and a six-month Amazon Kids+ subscription.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
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The pilot episode of The Baldwins, TLC’s new reality show about actor Alec Baldwin and his family, is one of the darkest and most bizarre hours of television to appear in recent memory.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The expo’s Instagram page documents visits to other cities and showcases many of the bizarre and dark art pieces and items people can buy, as well as some attendees’ costumes.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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Originally a spinoff of the NBC sitcom, A Different World first centered on Denise’s life as an undergrad at Hillman College, a fictional historically Black college in Virginia.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Faizon is perhaps best known for playing the manager of fictional department store Gimbels in 2003's Elf.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Working with incredible directors like Gia (Coppola).—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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But to anyone who knows Grede, the incredible hustle has always been in her nature.—
Alexandra Ferreyros,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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But policymakers should never again ignore the basics in pursuit of fanciful heterodox solutions.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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President Trump’s fanciful plan for Gaza will not happen; still his wacky vision actually undermines legitimate efforts to improve relations in the Mideast, with Israel’s Arab partners like Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia looking for the exits.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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While Raffles Boston comes equipped with a truly marvelous dining scene, the property also offers a wealth of other luxurious amenities.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Host Francesca Street chronicles marvelous real-life stories of incredible travel connections, starting with an Italian woman and an American man who met by chance in London’s Trafalgar Square in 1984.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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That’s when Cora fired up some kind of imaginary jukebox inside his head and proceeded to dance the day away.—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gradually, an imaginary narrative for the property took shape.—
Blaine Davis,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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