fictitious
Example Sentences
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The numbers you see on your screen are likely fictitious, whether they’re $2 million or $20 million.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
“The scheme relied on Love’s creation of fictitious personas and display of a lavish lifestyle which Love presented to victims both in person and on social media websites,” federal authorities said in a press release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Ethan's new role saw him join the ranks of aspiring players at fictitious football academy Hawx United for season four of the show.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
You couldn’t ask for a better example of the nature of fictitious capital and the kind of person it’s selecting for.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Gey wrote to Berg saying, “An interesting story could still be built around a fictitious name.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Vocabulary lists containing fictitious
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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30 GRE Words Beginning with "E" and "F"
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The Pigman
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