fantastical
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What draws Béatrice’s attention is a fantastical claim made by a Benedictine monk in an Italian magazine article from the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The promise of building wealth slowly and sensibly feels more fantastical than ever for many people, as more households feel the brunt of rising costs and tightening budgets.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
The British press went to town with tale after tale, which gradually picked apart Arday’s at times fantastical back story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
As it turns out, the fantastical has much more grounding in reality than we ever want to imagine.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
That was decidedly less fantastical, but by then, Ivy was hooked on Taryn’s bubbly laugh and the way she wrinkled her nose at anyone who made fun of Ivy’s poofy hair and freckles.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
Vocabulary lists containing fantastical
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Vocabulary Review, Unit 6
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