fantasy
noun
, -zē\
Definition of fantasy
(Entry 1 of 3)
— called also fantasy fiction
fantasy
verbDefinition of fantasy (Entry 2 of 3)
fantasy
adjectiveDefinition of fantasy (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms for fantasy
Synonyms: Noun
chimera, conceit, daydream, delusion, dream, fancy, figment, hallucination, illusion, nonentity, phantasm (also fantasm), pipe dream, unreality, vision
Synonyms: Verb
conceit [chiefly dialect], conceive, conjure (up), dream, envisage, envision, fancy, fantasize, feature, ideate, image, imagine, picture, see, vision, visualize
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Examples of fantasy in a Sentence
Noun
His plans are pure fantasy. He can hardly tell the difference between fantasy and reality. His plans are just fantasies. Her fantasy is to be a film star. His plans are the product of pure fantasy. I spent my summer reading fantasies.Verb
she regularly fantasies sexual encounters that she knows will never happen
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Give the sixth to the team outside of those five with the most cumulative fantasy points for the season. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Five easy ways to make your fantasy football league better," 1 Sep. 2019 In looking back on her past roles, actress Lucy Lawless, who starred in the fantasy series for nearly six years starting in 1995, revisited that war cry during her appearance on PeopleTV’s Couch Surfing. — Nick Romano, EW.com, "Lucy Lawless explains — and demonstrates — how she came up with Xena’s war cry," 31 Aug. 2019 The whole effect looks like a fairy landscape, a bit of fantasy and romance. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "How outdoor lighting can make your yard an inviting living space," 29 Aug. 2019 In the fantasy series, Bloom plays a detective investigating a string of murders in a Victorian-esque setting in which humans cohabitate with mythical creatures escaping war. — Reagan Alexander, PEOPLE.com, "Showrunner of Orlando Bloom’s New Show Carnival Row Wants Katy Perry to Make a Cameo," 22 Aug. 2019 Young adult fantasy series The Conch Bearer, based on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s bestselling trilogy, will follow a young boy on a magical adventure. — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, "Paul Feig TV Comedy Among Initial Slate From Hyde Park's New Asian Division," 22 Aug. 2019 Martin released the fifth book in the fantasy series in 2011, as the drama was just hitting viewers' television screens. — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, "George R.R. Martin says "Game Of Thrones" being over is "freeing"," 18 Aug. 2019 Netflix has released the first full trailer for its new fantasy series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Sigourney Weaver, Mark Hamill lend voices to Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," 13 Aug. 2019 The start of a new YA fantasy series, the novel introduces Maia Tamarin. — Ellen Morton, Washington Post, "In a new fantasy series, thrilling adventure takes cues from ‘Project Runway’," 30 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
What should fantasy football owners think about Lamar Jackson? — The Si Staff, SI.com, "Scout’s Take: Insider Fantasy Football Analysis for Every NFL Team," 4 July 2019 Who can fantasy owners find to take Hoskins' place? — Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, "Fantasy baseball chat with Brent Hershey: Thursday at noon ET," 30 May 2018 From fantasy hot commodity to fantasy goat in the span of a week, Henry did not see much time on the field, rushing just six times for 7 yards vs. the stout Texans defense. — Tony Holm, USA TODAY, "Fantasy sizzlers and fizzlers: Deshaun Watson does it all," 2 Oct. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
There's also a third Ameobi brother somewhere posing the very real and definitely not fantasy notion of the world's first three-man fraternal management team. — SI.com, "Newcastle: 10 Managerial Candidates Mike Ashley (Probably) Considered Before Steve Bruce," 19 July 2019 Of the group, Verdugo and Pederson probably offer the most fantasy appeal, since Hernandez is a .207/.264/.333 career hitter against right-handed pitching. — Brian Rudd, USA TODAY, "Injuries give young players opportunity," 9 May 2018 Of the group, Verdugo and Pederson probably offer the most fantasy appeal, since Hernandez is a .207/.264/.333 career hitter against right-handed pitching. — Brian Rudd, USA TODAY, "Injuries give young players opportunity," 9 May 2018 And if there’s anything fantasy baseball owners don’t like, it’s uncertainty. — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, "Fantasy baseball: Spring training brings uncertainty for owners," 6 Mar. 2018 And that brings us to Kelce’s biggest fantasy nemesis: Alex Smith. — John Paulsen, SI.com, "After Rob Gronkowski, Should I Draft Travis Kelce or Jordan Reed in Fantasy Football?," 19 Aug. 2017 The rankings reflect overall fantasy value in a standard 12-team, point-per-reception (PPR) league. — Usa Today Sports, The Courier-Journal, "Fantasy football rankings: Top 200 for 2017," 31 July 2017 According to Mr. Adams, the agents questioned him about the nature of his addiction and how fantasy sports ads had affected him. — Walt Bogdanich, James Glanz And Jacqueline Williams, New York Times, "Fantasy Sites Are Dealt New Rebuff by Citigroup," 5 Feb. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fantasy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.