phantasmal

adjective

Definition of phantasmalnext
as in mythic
not real and existing only in the imagination phantasmal fears that have prevented her from living a normal life

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  1. imaginary
  2. mythical
  3. fictitious
  4. fictional
Adjective
  • Then, as the game clock ticked closer to zero, Young dribbled the clock out, blew in his hand and rolled imaginary die on the massive Knicks’ midcourse logo.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The outdoor areas –in addition to providing the energetic kids room to run, play and even pedal tricycles around imaginary tracks — are essential parts of the learning experience and development of motor skills.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of imaginary
Adjective
  • When to book Kayak confirms what USA TODAY has mentioned before: there's no mythical best time to book anymore.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There’s its mythical leader as represented in creepy murals; the Egan family, whose members speak with religious fervor about capitalist enterprise; and Mark’s boss Mr. Milchick, played by series breakout Tramell Tillman, whose dance moves from a sinisterly awkward office party went viral.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of mythical
Adjective
  • Advertisement Now, roughly six months later, prosecutors in Ventura County are alleging Boyer attempted to register various fictitious felines to vote in the months preceding the November election.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, others say Hollywood has become inhospitable to Israelis, even fictitious ones.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of fictitious
Adjective
  • Both my fictional White House staff and the viewing public recognized at the time that this was not President Bartlet’s finest hour.
    Martin Sheen, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The fictional community is said to have a population of about 600 people, but just 120 chairs were purchased for the ceremony, according to Tony Devenyi, the show’s production designer.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of fictional
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