fancied
Americanadjective
adjective
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imaginary; unreal
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thought likely to win or succeed
a fancied runner
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Origin of fancied
Example Sentences
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If she fancied a dress in the display window at the Broadway or Bullocks, it would appear in a fancy box on her bed a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Add all that together, and it's easy to see why Ferrari are fancied for a potential win this year.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Up in one of the windows, there was a girl I fancied called Jasmine,” he explained.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
Reed even fancied he saw four sparkling rings on the man’s right hand.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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