fancy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Fancy dress has become a theme for attendees, with costumes featuring everyone from Super Mario to the Pope.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
Fancy cocktail napkins are a big seller, as are specialty jellies in flavors like hot pepper and cinnamon pear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025
But Goodall herself, like many scientists, was a “Far Side” fan and responded with good humor: “Wow! Fantastic! Real fame at last! Fancy being in a Gary Larson cartoon!”
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2025
I’ve been a fan of hers since I first saw her as Fancy on “The Jamie Foxx Show” when I was a kid.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
"Look at that, Sidana, me old mate. Fancy a bite?"
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing fancy
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
