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fantasize

[fan-tuh-sahyz] / ˈfæn təˌsaɪz /


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Toward the book’s end they fantasize about a world in which your local Waffle House serves “mycelium-based steak and Impossible burgers for the patty melts,” with red meat unavailable at most restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The empathic distance that reality TV affords still allows us to not only delight in the Traitors’ impressive murder run but perhaps fantasize as to how well we’d perform in their place.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

I let myself fantasize about doing the same with my baby, about hearing the cries as soon as he or she emerged instead of eerie silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Last year, she started posting more educational videos when she realized she’s living the “Instagram farm dream” many fantasize about.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

I used to fantasize about taking the Mensa test to prove that I wasn’t a total loser.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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