fantastical
Example Sentences
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But the fear beneath it is not entirely fantastical.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Its fantastical elements, from the ambush on Troy led by Matt Damon’s Odysseus to a giant cyclops that gobbles his men in a cave, were created primarily with physical effects for a more visceral impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
When asked, he hasn’t backed off his fantastical claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
His fantastical journey sees him encounter mythical beings along the way.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
That was decidedly less fantastical, but by then, Ivy was hooked on Taryn’s bubbly laugh and the way she wrinkled her nose at anyone who made fun of Ivy’s poofy hair and freckles.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
Vocabulary lists containing fantastical
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Vocabulary Review, Unit 6
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