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as in legendary
based on, described in, or being a myth
the city of Phoenix is named after a fabulous bird that every 500 years destroys itself with fire, only to rise again from its own ashes
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as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the fabulous sites of dazzlingly lit Las Vegas
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as in fictional
not real and existing only in the imagination
a story of a fabulous land where the people know nothing of war and live together in perfect harmony
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as in lovely
of the very best kind
we had a fabulous time on our vacation
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Recent Examples of fabulous
She’s been dealt a fabulous hand all season, and her success doesn’t seem to be through particularly great work on her part.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
And as fate would have it, art fair season has officially descended on New York like a fabulous spring shower.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Columbus, Ohio, takes fun seriously—with an impressive food scene, fabulous hotels, and vibrant neighborhoods.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
And 'Here's your fabulous tour!
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
And as fate would have it, art fair season has officially descended on New York like a fabulous spring shower.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Columbus, Ohio, takes fun seriously—with an impressive food scene, fabulous hotels, and vibrant neighborhoods.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
And 'Here's your fabulous tour!
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabulous
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The Laurens purchased their first home at Jamaica’s legendary Round Hill Resort near Montego Bay in the mid-1990s, beginning a decades-long relationship with the storied Caribbean property.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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The actor, 54, who physically embodies the iconic bounty hunter in The Mandalorian & Grogu, tells PEOPLE about finding out his grandfather, legendary actor John Wayne, had his own place in the universe.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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The aesthetic is going to go a lot of different places across Season 8, too, including two episodes in the round and the finale, which Badner wouldn’t dare spoil but is proud of the wonderful collaboration between the production design, camera, and lighting teams.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Shrubs, such as American filbert (Corylus americana), are a wonderful way to add interest to your landscape throughout multiple seasons.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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Colbert also playfully mentioned a fictional appearance by Pope Leo XIV.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Employing a fictional slasher movie of yesteryear as the portal into a conversation about self and desire, this is heady, strange stuff, frustrating at times but captivating in both its confusion and its honesty.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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As Margo and her clan navigate the aftermath of the disastrous CPS visit, lovely lawyer Lace starts to get a bit frustrated.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Bled, Slovenia Picturesque Bled looks like a mythical landscape dreamed up by the Brothers Grimm.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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Curated by Bruno Gaudichon, former longtime director of La Piscine museum in the north of France, the show transforms the gallery into a poetic forest inhabited by sculptural furniture, animals and mythic references spanning Europe and Asia.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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The novel follows what this does to them, and to the next generation; with some amazing historical detail, and lessons every bit as relevant today as in the 50s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And while astronauts are generally incredibly capable and talented, NASA's astronauts aren't amazing photographers by accident.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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“Fabulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabulous. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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