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storybook

[stawr-ee-book] / ˈstɔr iˌbʊk /
ADJECTIVE
unreal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dreamlike false fanciful hallucinatory illusory immaterial unbelievable
STRONG
artificial insubstantial unsubstantial
WEAK
aerial chimerical delusive fabled fabulous fictitious fictive figmental ideal imaginary imagined impalpable insincere intangible invented legendary misleading mock mythical nebulous nonexistent notional ostensible phantasmagoric pretended seeming sham suppositious supposititious theoretical visionary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
actual authentic genuine real

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Early into talks of a second season, Eisenberg said producers and writers were kicking around a number of ideas that offered an environment akin to a sequestered jury trial, plus potential for storybook drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“It’s for someone very specific who appreciates the storybook vibe.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Whereas Chicago stacked storybook endings, the Rams failed to finish what they started with disturbing regularity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

After finishing off Oregon yet again, Cignetti was asked if he was ready for Miami and completing this storybook season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

It was about to happen like something out of a storybook, like something out of a Greek myth.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger