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as in illusion
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 myth
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 delusion
The Los Angeles fires were burning evidence of how dangerous this delusion is.
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Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Yet, especially for women in these positions, the lines between deception, desperation, and delusion, which coexist in different ratios for each subject, are thin.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
The story is a grim reminder that every narcissist needs their own Echo, a loyal admirer who reinforces their delusions and self-importance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In fact, on several prior occasions, Lam had dealt with hallucinations and delusions after not taking her medications.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Yet, especially for women in these positions, the lines between deception, desperation, and delusion, which coexist in different ratios for each subject, are thin.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
The story is a grim reminder that every narcissist needs their own Echo, a loyal admirer who reinforces their delusions and self-importance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In fact, on several prior occasions, Lam had dealt with hallucinations and delusions after not taking her medications.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delusion
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Then finding a solution for them, but more give them the illusion of choice.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 400-year-old fort is famed for its mirror work on the walls and 3D carvings creating illusions on its pillars.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is the foundational myth that sustains a tendency towards intellectual tyranny.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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And Patton’s memorable opening speech hints at the film’s hesitancy about turning men into myths.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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By Michael Cuby February 26, 2025 The Tanner Fletcher studio is an antique collector’s dream.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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Winning a World Series is every player's dream, but nobody will shy away from winning an MVP or Cy Young.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The survey polled 1,033 adults via web, phone and field interviews from Feb. 4 -12 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 4.2 percentage points.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, errors happen not just to us, but to others.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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An arena spectacle with WWE auras is unusual for Dungeons & Dragons, the famously nerdy tabletop game of fantasy heroics and lucky (or unlucky) rolls of dice.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fantasy relevance for tight ends as slow as Helm just isn’t there.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Tan introduces tourists to the intricacies of the game as well as the superstitions that surround it.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Heidi Klum Carries Around Baby Teeth for Good Luck, Plus More Wacky Celebrity Superstitions Lorre’s chair superstition seems to have served him well, as the Emmy winner has created such beloved and long-running shows as Dharma & Greg, Two and a Half Men, Mike & Molly and Mom.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition (March 25) takes a wary view of its own contents, which span half a millennium, arguing that the West acted out its daydreams of a docile Orient one cup-and-saucer at a time.—
Shauna Lyon,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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If Viner and Rickman's selections are representative, Corrie was a compelling diarist, writing a blend of idealism, daydream and detailed observation.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Sep. 2024
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But in Mulligan’s vision, a secret parallel world is teeming between the cracks of concrete.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Four weeks after their treatment, their vision was evaluated using a range of tests, including following a pen light, moving crayons between cups, locating white objects on a dark background, and navigating a corridor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Delusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delusion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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