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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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So use your imagination to be with your friend in their grief.Julia Furlan, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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As far as color and shape, the only limit is your imagination.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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While harmless in the realm of fiction, this oversimplification becomes problematic when applied to human relationships and societal dynamics.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Few films have ever rendered a major work of fiction so innovatively yet so faithfully.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hear 21-year-old Taylor Swift get 'overwhelmed' imagining life in her 30s in new audio from 60 Minutes in 2011 Champagne problems Friendship bracelets weren't the only tradition to pop up again on the Eras Tour.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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None of us could imagine replacing our beloved coffee with something that tasted like dirt.Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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The rest of this season is now just a prelude to another coaching search and more daydreams about how great the future is going to be once the Bears finally figure out how to win.Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Ryan My daydreams consist of Playing in the World Cup. – Parker Writing more music.Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fragmented Beginnings The origins of Progressive’s innovation program can be traced to the early 2010s when the company had several distinct initiatives to stimulate creativity and problem-solving.Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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There is a fair path that rewards creativity and delivers the promises of AI.Craig Peters, Fortune, 2 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 17 Dec. 2024.
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