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noun

variants also phantasies
Definition of fantasiesnext
plural of fantasy
1
as in dreams
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 inventions
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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fantasies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fantasy
as in imagines
to form a mental picture of She regularly fantasies exciting adventures.

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  1. inventions
  2. imagines
  3. fabrications
  4. envisions
  5. sees
Noun
  • The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Patent grants exclusive rights to inventors for specific, novel inventions or processes.
    Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventions
Verb
  • Adapted from Robert Harris' novel about the papal conclave, the film imagines a series of twists in the modern-day Vatican City.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • One imagines this is also true in professional sports, although with much higher degrees of difficulty.
    Hunter Felt, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagines
Noun
  • Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fabrications
Verb
  • Reflecting on his legacy, Jackson envisions a path defined by authenticity and community—with hopes to really uplift the next generation of kids who come from similar backgrounds as him.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
  • There are a number of public policy interventions that could conceivably help the crisis as Musk envisions it.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of envisions
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
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