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imaginary

[ih-maj-uh-ner-ee] / ɪˈmædʒ əˌnɛr i /


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But he subsequently changed his story, telling Q Magazine it was about "an imaginary friend who's going to come and save you from yourself".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

He said, however, he was impressed by a giant "Viking row" performed by Norwegian fans in the Manhattan intersection, where thousands simultaneously chanted "Row!" while pulling imaginary oars.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

JR has used it often, as a massive-scale magical deception to make the Louvre Pyramid “disappear” into the old Louvre, and opening up an imaginary subterranean world below the Eiffel Tower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

These imaginary partners do not represent actual birds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

Cat thought of the rainbow of colored pencils, the drawings of ships with their detail and power, the maps of imaginary places.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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