imaginary

Example Sentences

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Growing up in rural Canada, he turned his treehouse into an imaginary spaceship after seeing a photograph of Buzz Aldrin standing on the lunar surface.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A child gets lost on a hike and meets an imaginary friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Joseph weaves together an imaginary “Transatlantic Biennial” and W.E.B.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"I tell my children imaginary stories. I try to make the stories motivating and uplifting," she said, such as tales of a new home with separate rooms and beds.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Time to use imaginary Poké Balls to capture as many as they can.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers