fictional

Example Sentences

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The internet called it “Pied Piper,” after the fictional compression algorithm in HBO’s “Silicon Valley” series.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They’re going to create all these fictional conspiracy theories.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Later still, the organization expanded into a more-modern lab, in Holmdel, N.J., which now serves as the fictional headquarters for Lumon Industries in the Apple TV+ series “Severance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

"When AI creates fictional individuals with vitiligo and portrays them as authentic members of the community, this crosses into the territory of misinformation," said the British charity.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Maybe now’s the time for one of those fictional diarrhea attacks Simon’s so strangely fond of.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli