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as in mythic
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 fictitious
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
Theo gave us a prototype of the perfect boyfriend, a partner who would know how to build a fabulous and funny family for us and with us.
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Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
For a more casual option, Big Wesser Riverside Pub is a fabulous stop to satiate your appetite after—or during—an adventure-centric day.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
The actors are so terrific and their chemistry so palpable that the hangout scenes in their fabulous Baxter Building penthouse — with a domestic droid that’s like Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons meets Number 5 from John Badham’s Short Circuit — are some of the movie’s most appealing interludes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Aided by your trusty Maitre D, make use of Viking’s Silver Drinks Package and choose from a myriad of premium wines, beers, and spirits—and of course, fabulous Ports.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
For a more casual option, Big Wesser Riverside Pub is a fabulous stop to satiate your appetite after—or during—an adventure-centric day.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
The actors are so terrific and their chemistry so palpable that the hangout scenes in their fabulous Baxter Building penthouse — with a domestic droid that’s like Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons meets Number 5 from John Badham’s Short Circuit — are some of the movie’s most appealing interludes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Aided by your trusty Maitre D, make use of Viking’s Silver Drinks Package and choose from a myriad of premium wines, beers, and spirits—and of course, fabulous Ports.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabulous
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Luckily, as our experts explained, the rest of the country is just as lovely as these hubs.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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There’s always been this vibrant, youthful energy and purpose to Oxford that is contained within these ancient buildings which is so, so lovely.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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Py for the programming language Python, and Theus for Theseus, after the Greek hero who killed the mythical Minotaur.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
21 July 2025
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The name Siren's Curse comes from the mythical sirens who reside in Lake Erie and lure sailors with their singing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 July 2025
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Apple’s iOS 26 is coming this fall, along with some amazing new features for your iPhone, many of which are powered by Apple Intelligence AI — alongside a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The shoes have amazing cushioning that provides serious support, which was ideal for long walks in Athens.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The End Continues is the fourth actual album from the fictitious band Spinal Tap.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
31 July 2025
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The scam duped investors into putting money into a fictitious development project in Sullivan County, New York, called the Thompson Education Center, or the TEC Project.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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About 74% of respondents rate the district’s use of technology in the classroom as good or excellent, and 71% say the district ensures all students have equal access to programs and activities.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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Republic Services says that its plan is premium-free and that the company’s about 450 union employees receive excellent services.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday, of course, is a member of the creepy and kooky and altogether ooky Addams Family, who were born of the imagination of legendary New Yorker cartoonist Charles Addams in a series of cartoons.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Rahaman Ali passed away this weekend at 82 years old, just a little over 9 years after his legendary older brother, Muhammad Ali, died.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Not even the imaginary zenith of human civilization can overpower nature forever.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lewis claimed that this is just an imaginary relationship.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 July 2025
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“Fabulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabulous. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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