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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
This is a fabulous window in time to shake it up, try new things, and venture in new directions — physically, mentally, spiritually and beyond.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Whether you’re headed to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby or hosting a viewing party from the comfort of your own home, race day always calls for a fabulous Derby dress.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Comments Even when a blowout hotel isn’t in the budget, a fabulous night’s stay is within reach at these 15 properties, all of which come in at less than $300 a night.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Stefani, who is married to country musician and Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, spent the week with her husband and sons Zuma and Apollo (her eldest son Kingston was not present) at one fabulous luxury resort in the heart of Missouri’s Ozark Mountains.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Whether you’re headed to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby or hosting a viewing party from the comfort of your own home, race day always calls for a fabulous Derby dress.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Comments Even when a blowout hotel isn’t in the budget, a fabulous night’s stay is within reach at these 15 properties, all of which come in at less than $300 a night.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Stefani, who is married to country musician and Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, spent the week with her husband and sons Zuma and Apollo (her eldest son Kingston was not present) at one fabulous luxury resort in the heart of Missouri’s Ozark Mountains.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabulous
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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The series titles alludes to mythical and powerful ancient artifacts from the game universe.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The First Shadow is a stand-alone prequel to the series, and its creators say the play is, in fact, canon to its mythical universe, and could be referenced in the upcoming Season Five of the series.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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What an amazing display of Mother Nature at her finest.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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This soulful part of Phuket is dotted with colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, hidden temples, a vibrant art scene, and plenty of amazing restaurants and bars.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Amid the audience laughter at a lecture, U.S. Navy oceanographer Robert Ballard bit his tongue and told the questioner the jewelry was fictitious.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Searches were carried out in France and Belgium last month to determine if his Belgian tax domicile was fictitious.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This month, après-ski parties of this unruly sort are taking over the slopes across North America to celebrate downhill skiing’s legendary pond skim.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Paul, who defeated the legendary Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in November 2024, carries a professional record of 11-1 with 7 KOs. Chavez Jr., 39, a former world champion, has a pro record of 54-6-1 with 34 KOs.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy Award-winner plays the Black woman stand-in for a white male protagonist in an imaginary story to repurpose the popularity of a once successful Keyworth Pictures’ franchise.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Perception Of Threat: In situations of aggression, whether real or imaginary, a natural response is to fight back.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Fabulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabulous. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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