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as in detailed
made or done with great care or with much detail
we're having a little get-together after the concert—nothing fancy
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
decided they would rather go without dinner than pay the hotel restaurant's fancy prices
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as in dream
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
a writer with a prodigious talent for creating fancies that captivate readers young and old
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
is this a serious interest in music, or just your latest fancy that will be forgotten after a week?
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as in liking
positive regard for something
now that he's rich he's taken a fancy to expensive sports cars
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
to fans of Lewis Carroll, the animal creations of his fertile fancy are as real as any creature to be found at the zoo
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
try to fancy, if you can, our mother on an elephant when she was touring India
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
the teacher didn't fancy the idea of failing the student, even if he was the class clown
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a fancy restaurant
an extravagant restaurant
a formal restaurant
a posh restaurant
a classy restaurant
a luxurious restaurant
fancy clothes
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Recent Examples of fancy
Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
At the time of its release, fancy people who considered themselves film aficionados moaned that Dumb and Dumber was the beginning of the end of civilization.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
And, of course, each bottle is encased in Hermès’s signature orange-colored box (talk about fancy, right?).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Atletico will still fancy their odds of finally beating the 15-time winners in their favourite competition.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The world of contemporary skiing is associated with fancy vacations, multi-national corporations, high-dollar season passes and expensive gear.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
At the time of its release, fancy people who considered themselves film aficionados moaned that Dumb and Dumber was the beginning of the end of civilization.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
And, returning to Washington Sunday evening, Trump took a chance to double-down on the flurry of fancy, defending his empowerment of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, to take a hatchet to the whole of government.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
And, of course, each bottle is encased in Hermès’s signature orange-colored box (talk about fancy, right?).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Several, including Bishop, fancied themselves rappers or singers; a few had worked on the fringes of the music business.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Atletico will still fancy their odds of finally beating the 15-time winners in their favourite competition.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancy
Adjective
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The reform was originally expected to take effect on April 1, 2025, but implementation is pending as detailed regulations and procedural guidelines have yet to be issued.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Remove excessive quantities of tree leaves from home lawns before mowing. 20.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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As for you: keep an ear out for genuine screams and excessive silence.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Still shopping around for the house of your dreams?—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The book is filled with similar anecdotes that capture the peculiar indignities of those catering to the whims of the most powerful people in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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There are times when composing a prompt by whim is perfectly fine.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Through the central screen there’s a number of ways to tailor the driving experience to your liking, including the level of regenerative braking.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The sandwich, which hit restaurants on March 17, is available in original, spicy and grilled, and comes with the fixings customers love including, juicy chicken (cooked to your liking), crispy bacon tossed in brown sugar and black pepper blend, Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, and a smoky BBQ sauce.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, your imagination and feelings of sympathy are heightened, which makes this an excellent day for working in the arts or in counseling fields.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Well, imagine a world in which the NFL plays an 18-game regular season.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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But imagine a world where just the opposite is possible.—
Juliet Weisfogel,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The band has previously enjoyed six top 10 albums, including two chart-toppers: Two Shoes (2005) and Rising With the Sun (2016).—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visa Infinite cardholders in Singapore enjoy golf discounts at Sentosa Golf Club and Tanah Merah Country Club on weekdays, excluding public holidays.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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