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as in illusions
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
her idea that her new man is a long lost prince is surely just a delusion
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as in myths
a false idea or belief
he appears to suffer from the delusion that he's the best reporter in the business
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Recent Examples of delusions
Corcoran's attorneys have pointed to his delusions that Indiana Department of Correction officers are torturing him using an ultrasound machine.
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Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Musicals are, in many cases, delusions, born in times of violence and annihilation.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
He was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
After His Daughter's Disappearance Rice tells PEOPLE that Anderson is bipolar and struggles with paranoia and delusions, adding that her mother often contacted police, claiming she was being followed.
—David Chiu, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The Wizard of Oz explores the power of narratives, as almost every character is blinded by their own delusions, and can achieve their potential after believing the right kind of lie.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Any delusions of grandeur were dashed, done in amid constant fourth-quarter collapses.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Medical professionals also reported Neely, sometimes disheveled and unclean, reported hearing voices and had delusions of grandeur.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Paranoia and delusions are also common among dementia patients, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Musicals are, in many cases, delusions, born in times of violence and annihilation.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
He was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
After His Daughter's Disappearance Rice tells PEOPLE that Anderson is bipolar and struggles with paranoia and delusions, adding that her mother often contacted police, claiming she was being followed.
—David Chiu, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The Wizard of Oz explores the power of narratives, as almost every character is blinded by their own delusions, and can achieve their potential after believing the right kind of lie.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Any delusions of grandeur were dashed, done in amid constant fourth-quarter collapses.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Medical professionals also reported Neely, sometimes disheveled and unclean, reported hearing voices and had delusions of grandeur.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Paranoia and delusions are also common among dementia patients, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delusions
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But Americans must guard carefully against falling prey to our own illusions and our own folly.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Usually this is because states fall prey to illusions about national security.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dispelling myths about social determinants of health is important for better addressing the overall well-being of employees and employers.Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Through social media and her practice, German is dismantling beauty myths and empowering her community with knowledge.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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Macy’s did not identify the individual responsible for the errors.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Delusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delusions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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