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also fantastical
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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5
as in wonderful
fantastic
of the very best kind
surfing conditions were simply fantastic
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Recent Examples of fantastic
Not only is the wine fantastic, but the marketing is just as impressive, with John actively promoting the brand and helping raise funds for Napa Valley.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Terps’ starting unit was fantastic against Grand Canyon, with Julian Reese and Derik Queen combining for 30 points and 24 rebounds in the post.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
But there’s a lot of fantastic, vivid, extremely on-brand weirdness here.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Terps’ starting unit was fantastic against Grand Canyon, with Julian Reese and Derik Queen combining for 30 points and 24 rebounds in the post.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
But there’s a lot of fantastic, vivid, extremely on-brand weirdness here.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fantastic
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Continue reading … 'THIS IS SO CRAZY' – DOGE reveals bizarre findings of unemployment insurance claims.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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He is rarely seen making a grand gesture or engaging in behavior that could be described as bizarre.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Bad Summer People, which has drawn comparisons to The White Lotus, is set in the idyllic fictional town of Salcombe, Fire Island, and follows a sequence of life shattering events when a body is discovered off the side of the boardwalk.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nowhere is this attention to detail more felt than in the production design of the studio itself, which is intended to emulate great legacy companies like Paramount and Warner Bros., the latter of which stands in for the series’ fictional Continental Studios in exterior scenes.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Munn: These are people who have incredible wealth and are crumbling in front of your eyes.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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De Bruyne produced chances, goals and memorable moments at an incredible, unerring rate over 10 trophy-laden seasons at City.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The fanciful tea shop also sells gourmet teas, live plants, and decoratives, like antique bird cages, wall art, and vintage tea pots.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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From the front, the striking white stucco exterior walls, pitched roof lines, fanciful turret and dramatic circular driveway — not to mention tulip trees — are just a preamble to the contemporary elegance found inside.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Risen delivers a marvellous account of the Hiss case, with its many plot twists, involving accusations about a fake typewriter, microfilm hidden in a pumpkin, and the intricacies of ornithology.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The other dining option is Sila, where food is displayed buffet style but served by a marvelous crew, on custom porcelain from the French brand Pillivuyt.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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My hope is that our community can recapture that vision, a vision that does not succumb to imaginary renderings, but looks to what actually exists — real people who need relief from their hurt and suffering.—
David Swanson,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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People had been riled up, seeing only false pictures and imaginary ideas conjured by those motivated solely by self-interest.—
David Swanson,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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If so, Hamlin, in particular, is excellent at managing his tires.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That is exactly what happened for Olivia Smith’s excellent opener as Marie Hobinger hit a defence-splitting pass in to Canada’s 20-year-old rising star.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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