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.
See Examples For:
Now Kroenke had an approved stadium plan and not just fancy renderings to bring to fellow NFL owners, who 11 months later gave the thumbs up to a state-of-the-art venue at Hollywood Park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
It wasn’t fancy, and the furniture situation left something to be desired.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Chaplins has been a staple in the city centre for 35 years, back when people wore fancy dress on New Year's Eve.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Don’t let a fancy offer document bedazzle you and deter your due diligence.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
In another, they’re at a fancy event, and Hairy Senior wears a glittery two-piece suit.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Their reconciliation seems to owe to their sadness about the state of the world—discontents such as the artificial-intelligence revolution and the Gaza war trouble the background—and their nostalgia for the shared fancies of childhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Looking ahead to this summer's tournament in North America, he highlights Brazil, England and France as very strong sides - and fancies the Three Lions to go all the way.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
While acknowleding the possibility of mild investor disappointment versus the run-up in expectations, he still fancies estimates to be raised over the next few quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Ruegg, who won last year's TDU on the demanding Willunga Hill climb, fancies her chances of defending her tour title on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
His thoughts broke up into the dismal fancies of anxiety.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
“If some app tries to tell you it has a fancier forecast, you roll your eyes a bit, because it all mostly comes from governments.”
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Premium lounges often do have direct views of competition and ongoing access to fancier food and drink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
“They know exactly how to get something out of the cheapest models possible. When they get into trouble, they temporarily jump up to a higher price point with a fancier model.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“They branded software engineers to be fancier and called them members of technical staff,” Rechtman said.
From MarketWatch ● May 9, 2026
Quickly the station is overwhelmed with luggage, porters, rail clerks, and gentlemen and ladies in fancier clothes than anyone I’ve seen before.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
The supply chain bringing matsutake mushrooms from under the tree stumps of southwestern China to its fanciest hotels offers a window into the country’s logistical prowess.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, has said that employers believe AI skills have an edge over “the fanciest degrees.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2025
Kally, a non-alcoholic wine company, teamed up to create two stand-out wines using ingredients from Single Threads Farms for two beverages that would complement even the fanciest holiday meal.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
From the most basic eateries to the fanciest restaurants and even on the beach, it's everywhere.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024
It boiled down to this: I wanted to buy the fanciest, most expensive casket in the place, complete with every extra handle and cushion a casket could possibly have.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
In addition, she asked the girl if Hayler had ever said he liked or fancied her, to which she replied: "Yes, but I took it as a joke."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
One of those picks turned out to be No. 1 choice in the 2024 draft, which the Bears used on Williams, a passer who fancied himself a future NFL star since he was a teenager.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
If she fancied a dress in the display window at the Broadway or Bullocks, it would appear in a fancy box on her bed a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
When I went by the rhinoceros pit I fancied the rhinos’ heads were hung low with sadness over the loss of one of their dear companions.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Just two days earlier, I’d been on the slopes in Vermont fancying myself a paragon of wellness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
But the narrator—technologically astute and, by proxy, fancying herself a savvy reader of people—discerns the clandestine love story.
From Slate ● May 27, 2024
It also has a strong connection to pigeon fancying - the art and science of breeding pigeons.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2024
While it’s not particularly difficult to find a film you’re fancying at any given moment, it’s not particularly easy, either.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
“How I could so long a time be fancying myself!...” cried Harriet, warmly.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word