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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
Often, mental health experts see a change in delusions when new technologies are developed.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
For an in-depth look at AI psychosis and especially the co-creation of delusions via human-AI collaboration, see my recent analysis at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreau detailed users of hashish experiencing delusions, hallucinations and paranoia — all things now associated with schizophrenia.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
As people increasingly turn to AI chatbots for emotional support and life advice, recent incidents have put a spotlight on their potential ability to feed into delusions and facilitate a false sense of closeness or care.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2010, she was 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.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
This dopamine overactivity is strongly linked to positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
This results in interactions that can reinforce delusions, eventually leading to serious mental health episodes and dangerous medical beliefs.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Both artists were uninterested in the delusions that come with being attached to the mainstream music industry.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
For an in-depth look at AI psychosis and especially the co-creation of delusions via human-AI collaboration, see my recent analysis at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreau detailed users of hashish experiencing delusions, hallucinations and paranoia — all things now associated with schizophrenia.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
As people increasingly turn to AI chatbots for emotional support and life advice, recent incidents have put a spotlight on their potential ability to feed into delusions and facilitate a false sense of closeness or care.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2010, she was 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.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
This dopamine overactivity is strongly linked to positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
This results in interactions that can reinforce delusions, eventually leading to serious mental health episodes and dangerous medical beliefs.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Both artists were uninterested in the delusions that come with being attached to the mainstream music industry.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delusions
Noun
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Not even Trump can have any illusions now.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Eclipses bring truth to the surface, so don’t cling to illusions.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While most technology leaders have done their fair share to dispel these myths in favor of AI’s transformative potential, concerns of misinformation, security vulnerabilities and unpredictability still hum beneath the unstoppable swell of AI innovation.—
Monish Darda,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Without clear evidence, myths persist — and athletes hesitate.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Season 2 once again explores the consequences of turning fantasies into reality in suburban Britain.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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From cozy, whimsical fantasies to historical fiction and horror, this guide to August’s brightest new releases has something for everyone.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other discipline errors snowballed after that.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The aforementioned masks, for instance, hasten strange visions for Blakey, but the film’s hard boundary between his dreams and waking life sap these sequences of all tension.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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As a guy who is simply not built for summer (sweaty, burns easily, refuses to wear shorts), the turning of the calendar to September adds a little lead to my tread, with visions of cider and sweaters dancing in my head.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Podium or not, Larsen is looking to the future with one audience on her mind — young girls with dreams of getting into motorsport.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ellen retreats to her room and daydreams of her father, who understood his headstrong daughter.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the Netflix dramedy Too Much, a brokenhearted American, Jess, makes the move across the pond, inspired in part by daydreams of stately castles, rolling green hills and dashing gentlemen professing their ardent admiration.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Delusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delusions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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