fancy
adjective
ornamental; decorative; not plain.
fancies
Example Sentences
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A nation of 1.4 billion people, a leader who fancies himself a soccer fan, billions of dollars poured into the sport since the 1990s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Looking ahead to this summer's tournament in North America, he highlights Brazil, England and France as very strong sides - and fancies the Three Lions to go all the way.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
While acknowleding the possibility of mild investor disappointment versus the run-up in expectations, he still fancies estimates to be raised over the next few quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Ruegg, who won last year's TDU on the demanding Willunga Hill climb, fancies her chances of defending her tour title on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
None could equate this engaging young man with the stereotypical aged, graybearded laboratory scientist of their fancies.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
