fanciful

Example Sentences

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It is not fanciful to suspect that Iranian capabilities are being degraded very quickly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The RFU has promised an open inquest into what has gone wrong and, regardless of what happens in Paris - and a victory appears fanciful - this needs to be forensic.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

"I'm optimistic enough, but I know that we have to work really hard so that optimism becomes a reality, not just a fanciful dream," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Children from different worlds meet for a fanciful joining of forces in the animated fantasy “Arco,” though in this case the barrier between the two kids is time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Behind one stall an armorer displayed steel breastplates worked with gold and silver in ornate patterns, and helms hammered in the shapes of fanciful beasts.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin