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fancy

[fan-see] / ˈfæn si /








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But if you’re craving something more — perhaps something that mimics the flavors of fancy restaurants with unique embellishments — here are a few simple ways to zhuzh up even the simplest of frozen pizzas.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But fancy chicken, even if it is expensive to prepare, provokes people in a different way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In “Renoir,” Fuki’s flights of fancy are as naturalistic as her everyday life — a sharp reminder that, for children, imagination and reality are often indistinguishable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Quantum is clearly still catching some analysts’ fancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“That’s a fancy way of saying liar,” I said.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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