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fancy

[fan-see] / ˈfæn si /








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The city now boasts bigger supermarkets, more international schools and sports clubs, an array of fancy restaurants—and more traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The administration isn’t driving around in fancy cars — Neville doesn’t even own an automobile and Den Herder shares one with her husband.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But fancy chicken, even if it is expensive to prepare, provokes people in a different way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

You might fancy yourself as a tech bro but this isn't your big chance to share your insights.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

That might sound like one of your fancy Italian foods, but you’ll have to turn it around in your head to figure it out.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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