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fictional

[fik-shuhn-l] / ˈfɪk ʃən l /


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Each of the tattoos varies in style, not unlike the distinct personalities in the book’s fictional MFA cohort.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

His Widow's Bay co-star Kate O'Flynn was among the other British winners, being named best supporting comedy actress for playing Patricia in the show about a fictional island beset by a centuries-old curse.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Along the way, it skewers its lightning-rod targets with a precision too sharp to be considered entirely fictional.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

This time, however, the motley resistance wouldn’t include a fictional Warner Bros. executive.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

I wonder if this business will ever expand to fictional thrills, like running away from dragons, fighting a Cyclops, and magic carpet rides.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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