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as in fantasies
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
the magician specializes in creating illusions, so that people believe they have seen something when they really haven't
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as in delusions
a false idea or belief
he had no illusions about how much effort and money the renovation project would require
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Recent Examples of illusions
Images of dancers, street scenes and soldiers on the backdrop convey the illusions of various actions.
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Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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
With the concept of tribal alliances still exotic at this early stage of the show’s evolution, the Pagong tribe members were a mess of conflicting agendas and illusions about making voting decisions based on integrity and other such nonsense.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The tank combines several types of technology and illusions to show off the skeleton fish swimming inside.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Few have any illusions today that the Republic of China is going to displace the People’s Republic.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
From rare artifacts, mind-bending illusions, interactive exhibits, and unique collections, there’s a lot to explore.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Usually this is because states fall prey to illusions about national security.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
But Americans must guard carefully against falling prey to our own illusions and our own folly.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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
With the concept of tribal alliances still exotic at this early stage of the show’s evolution, the Pagong tribe members were a mess of conflicting agendas and illusions about making voting decisions based on integrity and other such nonsense.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The tank combines several types of technology and illusions to show off the skeleton fish swimming inside.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Few have any illusions today that the Republic of China is going to displace the People’s Republic.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
From rare artifacts, mind-bending illusions, interactive exhibits, and unique collections, there’s a lot to explore.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Usually this is because states fall prey to illusions about national security.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
But Americans must guard carefully against falling prey to our own illusions and our own folly.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illusions
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Clinical trials showed the combination helped manage schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 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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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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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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“Illusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illusions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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