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also phantasy
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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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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
Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Why do humans feel compelled to use power- and water-hungry programs to create fantasy scenes when the perfect hotel embodying these design specs already exists: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River?
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
While attracted to Charlie’s everyman quality, Barton gets drawn further into his own psyche, facing ever more blurred lines of reality and fantasy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
But melodramatic fantasies about the end can also serve as a kind of lurid distraction from some of the more persistent problems at hand.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Splitting carries with Kareem Hunt dings Pacheco’s fantasy value.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Why do humans feel compelled to use power- and water-hungry programs to create fantasy scenes when the perfect hotel embodying these design specs already exists: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River?
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
While attracted to Charlie’s everyman quality, Barton gets drawn further into his own psyche, facing ever more blurred lines of reality and fantasy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
But melodramatic fantasies about the end can also serve as a kind of lurid distraction from some of the more persistent problems at hand.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantasy
Noun
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Azzedine Alaïa had a dream of having a boutique on rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré—with this location, his dream is manifested.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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In a best-case scenario, these situations can give you the opportunity to stretch, shine, and materialize a dream.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: Snuffleupagus was a figment of Big Bird's imagination until 1985.1 Cookie Monster Cookie Monster, the bright blue, furry monster, is the ultimate cookie lover.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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Few doubted the power of his vision and imagination, though naysayers questioned his logical thread.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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The film, which stars Dern, Justin Theroux, and Jeremy Irons, is another meditation on Hollywood, blurring the lines between layers of fiction and dizzyingly captured with a digital camcorder.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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This read will especially appeal to those who have an affinity for historical fiction authors like Vanessa Riley (Island Queen, Queen of Exiles), Piper Hughley (By Her Own Design, American Daughters), and Victoria Christopher Murray (The First Ladies, The Personal Librarian).—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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When Mikala Beaver’s now husband, who is transgender, first proposed last year, the couple imagined a huge wedding with family, friends and all the bells and whistles.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Watkins imagines a future database in which each parcel of land is inspected for fire-readiness, so that each neighborhood can be profiled for fire safety and insurers can price rates accordingly.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The season’s sensory cues—such as the scent of pine or the softness of a knitted scarf—creates a cinematic backdrop for romance, sparking daydreams and inspiring acts of affection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Its juicy cheeseburgers and sweet, sticky Hershey's brand milkshakes and sundaes were the stuff of daydreams.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The Lunar Codex was created by Samuel Peralta, a physicist and author, who came up with the idea of sharing our collective creativity with the heavens during the dark days of the pandemic lockdowns.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Neptune is the planet of spiritual ideals, creativity, disillusion, and divinity.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Jan. 2025
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At first, the invention of the printing press was met with enthusiasm by the masses, liberating information from religious authorities and giving rise to an institution dedicated to storytelling.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Doudna was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for the invention of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shazia envisions a future where healthcare providers globally adopt KARAMeD to deliver consultations through their online presence, promoting equity, accessibility, and compassion in medical care.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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With this new flagship, Alaïa expands its physical presence in Paris while ideating on this concept through craftsmanship in the fashion, design, and artistic realms, as envisioned by Pieter Mulier.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Fantasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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