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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
Director Roshan Sethi and all the talent have been fantastic.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
The system is designed to provide a crisp, clear, and rich audio experience for all passengers and includes HD Radio technology for enhanced audio quality that sounds fantastic.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
This world-class event includes talks, garden and nursery tours, a fantastic plant sale and much more.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 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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Matt Minton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2025
The system is designed to provide a crisp, clear, and rich audio experience for all passengers and includes HD Radio technology for enhanced audio quality that sounds fantastic.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
This world-class event includes talks, garden and nursery tours, a fantastic plant sale and much more.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 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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Weezer has not canceled its plans to perform at Coachella this Saturday (April 12) after the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a bizarre run-in with Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers that ended in a dramatic shootout.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
10 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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How To Lose an Atmosphere Stripped of its fanciful name, the cosmic shoreline might not seem like a particularly interesting boundary.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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The idea that any of this is at all fanciful, or the musings of some sort of pro-Democrat (with a capital D) is just incorrect.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Grampy and pooch Pudgy (a marvelous puppet, mastered by Philip Huber) are transported to the New York present to bring her back.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Baha Mar, the 1,000-square-acre upscale resort in the Bahamas, is a marvelous beach getaway for those who like nonstop action and high-touch customer service.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Don’t wait for an official decision – get your imaginary head space cast list started.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Barrymore then launched up from her seat to showcase how Mr. Clean shows off his sensual side, shaking her hips and waving an imaginary mop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rear space is excellent, with plenty of legroom and headroom, accentuated by the panoramic sunroof.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Fantastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fantastic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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