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fancy

[fan-see] / ˈfæn si /








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In the high-end waterfront district of Beirut’s Zaitunay Bay, the wealthy eat at fancy restaurants near the Four Seasons Hotel and host yacht parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

If we’re going to go fancy, which we don’t often do, there’s a restaurant called Kato at the Row, near downtown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

You might fancy yourself as a tech bro but this isn't your big chance to share your insights.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Later that day, I passed by the Grand Lux Cafe, which is basically a fancy Cheesecake Factory.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

I found him at a treehouse, weirdly polished and fancy, like the treehouses you saw on TV shows but never did in real life.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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