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fancy

[fan-see] / ˈfæn si /








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In “Renoir,” Fuki’s flights of fancy are as naturalistic as her everyday life — a sharp reminder that, for children, imagination and reality are often indistinguishable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Later that day, I passed by the Grand Lux Cafe, which is basically a fancy Cheesecake Factory.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Quantum is clearly still catching some analysts’ fancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Federal prosecutors say he would pour cheaper wine into old bottles that he affixed with fancy labels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Now, that’s Liz’s role—she’s at the table with headphones on, glued to her phone while drinking coffee and eating her fancy muesli.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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