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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
Clinical trials showed the combination helped manage schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … CHECK, PLEASE – DNC fundraiser shuts down ‘delusions’ of VP Harris making political comeback.
—Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
But Corcoran’s attorneys argued this affidavit was not credible, citing another psychiatrist who determined the inmate’s writings – while appearing logical – are tied to his delusions.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Corcoran's attorneys have pointed to his delusions that Indiana Department of Correction officers are torturing him using an ultrasound machine.
—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
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … CHECK, PLEASE – DNC fundraiser shuts down ‘delusions’ of VP Harris making political comeback.
—Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
But Corcoran’s attorneys argued this affidavit was not credible, citing another psychiatrist who determined the inmate’s writings – while appearing logical – are tied to his delusions.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Corcoran's attorneys have pointed to his delusions that Indiana Department of Correction officers are torturing him using an ultrasound machine.
—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
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Images of dancers, street scenes and soldiers on the backdrop convey the illusions of various actions.Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin matures, its volatility is likely to settle, leaving behind an asset whose long-term stability is built on solid fundamentals, not illusions of control.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Breaking the Stereotypes About Women and Money There are many myths out there about women and their relationship with money.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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This guide delves into some common composting myths and explains how to quickly transform citrus scraps of all sorts into a rich compost that your garden and houseplants will love.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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, 24 Dec. 2024
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Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Delusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delusions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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