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fanciful

[fan-si-fuhl] / ˈfæn sɪ fəl /


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Mr. Riley, the managing editor of the New Criterion, is the author of “The Bridges of Robert Adam: A Fanciful and Picturesque Tour.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Fanciful water-diversion schemes have been around for half a century.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2021

Fanciful, farcical adventures in home economics in Sedaris’ first starring series since “Strangers With Candy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2017

Fanciful myths about the breed abound, and some public officials have compared their bites to those of sharks and tigers.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2013

Fanciful stories were concocted of how he had met with foul play.

From Masters of French Music by Hervey, Arthur




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