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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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The artwork brings a necessary dose of reality to what is otherwise a weeklong fantasy land of luxury and parties for the super-rich to celebrate their dominion over the world hosted under the guise of fine art.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The inspiration Collins-Black has been a lifelong fantasy enthusiast, immersing himself in games and mythical adventures such as Dungeons & Dragons since childhood.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Now streaming on Prime Video, the coming-of-age tale with a dash of fantasy centers on 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella), who’s in the process of enjoying her final lakeside summer before heading off to the University of Toronto.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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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.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The artwork brings a necessary dose of reality to what is otherwise a weeklong fantasy land of luxury and parties for the super-rich to celebrate their dominion over the world hosted under the guise of fine art.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The inspiration Collins-Black has been a lifelong fantasy enthusiast, immersing himself in games and mythical adventures such as Dungeons & Dragons since childhood.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Now streaming on Prime Video, the coming-of-age tale with a dash of fantasy centers on 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella), who’s in the process of enjoying her final lakeside summer before heading off to the University of Toronto.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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Juvenile actor Abdallah, who lost his left leg at the age of four in a missile attack that killed his father, gives a remarkable performance as the resourceful boy who eventually takes enormous risks to keep at least part of his dream alive.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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What if your dream job in aviation technology only has openings in their Miami office?Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Toys spark imagination, nurture learning, and build self-esteem.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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They’re meant to inspire creativity and spark imagination.Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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As the first Black winner of a RITA Award for romantic fiction, Ryan has written bestselling books that showcase beautiful, multifaceted, and nuanced characters.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the power of seeing and being seen. … Paperback fiction 1.The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Electric State imagines a world in which robots have rebelled, been punished, and sentenced to exile in the titular state.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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And yet, Beecher imagined a kitchen with work centers equipped with the latest technologies and innovations.Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bohemian daydream Boho’s been back for almost a year now, but spring’s best runways have taken the aesthetic in its dreamiest direction yet.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The series was often praised for its cutaway sequences tied to the daydreams of Braff’s character, J.D., with Braff also serving as the series’ narrator.Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives.Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With respect to crypto assets, the invention of Bitcoin and the blockchain—a secure and decentralized digital ledger—and the rise of social media, satisfied the first two requirements, but Wall Street and policymakers remained suspicious of the sector.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event.Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ananda’s Take on the Future of Visual Search Ananda envisions a future in which AI gives people the tools to turn new ideas into reality by making visual search faster and more intuitive.Tom D’Agustino, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the duo envisioned diversifying their revenue streams by acquiring a complementary business.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fantasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantasy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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