Example Sentences

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He had taken a job running the Institute of Contemporary Arts but, now fabulously wealthy, he quit.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Regardless, standout performances such as Daniel Camargo’s compelling prince, Léa Fleytoux’s fabulously arrow-sharp Firebird and Patrick Frenette’s demonic sorcerer held the stage with impressive individuality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Matt and Trey have become fabulously wealthy by pointing out the hypocrisy of rich and powerful people,” said David Levy, communications director for Actors’ Equity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

A recent report by David Gilbert for Wired suggests a straightforward follow-the-money motive, which should never be ruled out even when dealing with the alarmingly and fabulously wealthy:

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

But the neurologist was persuasive, intimidatingly handsome, and the recipient of a fabulously coveted research grant.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver