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phantasmagoric

[fan-taz-muh-gawr-ik, -gor-] / fænˌtæz məˈgɔr ɪk, -ˈgɒr- /


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Celebrating the Declaration of Independence under these circumstances is downright phantasmagoric.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

Its bright orange shade looked almost neon against the phantasmagoric roses bursting from the carpeting and wallpaper—every inch of this underworld custom-calibrated for a blindingly colorful ride.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Brennan: Your mention of Dylan brings us to terrain I’m better equipped to handle than a case of epididymitis run amok: The film’s phantasmagoric dogpile of cinematic, cultural and political points of reference.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 19, 2023

Much that occurs is slightly phantasmagoric, resulting in a story of psychological disorientation as well as physical threat.

From Washington Post Jan. 27, 2023

He must plunge into that phantasmagoric city; he must fly from haunt to haunt; he must drag the depths of every small hell; he must find her to-night.

From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by Compton MacKenzie




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