1. Plural of phantast; people who imagine or create things that exist only in the mind; dreamers or visionaries.
Usage: Often used to describe creative or imaginative individuals.; Can carry a slightly pejorative tone, suggesting impracticality or detachment from reality.
2. People who believe in or practice phantasmagoria; those who create illusions or deceptive spectacles.
Usage: Archaic or specialized usage.; Related to theatrical or magical illusions.

Examples

• The phantasts in the art community pushed boundaries with their surreal installations.
• Medieval phantasts imagined worlds that defied the laws of nature.
• Some critics dismissed the philosophers as mere phantasts disconnected from practical concerns.
• The phantasts of the Romantic era celebrated emotion and imagination over reason.
• These phantasts created elaborate stage illusions that amazed audiences.
• Not all phantasts lack grounding in reality; many use imagination to solve real problems.