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Fancies

Verb / ˈfænsi:z / Another word for fancies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fancies are ideas or desires that are not based on reality.

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Example sentences

  1. He had many fancies about what he wanted to do when he retired.
  2. She loved to indulge in fancies about traveling to exotic places.
  3. His fancies about becoming a famous actor never came true.
  4. The little girl had fancies about being a princess.
  5. They dismissed his fancies as unrealistic.

Quotes

  • 'We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.' - Eleanor Roosevelt

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