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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
Notably, Illinois banned AI therapy after research found chatbot therapists fuel delusions, and California is close to becoming the first state to restrict companion bots to protect kids.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Hernandez, chronicling the delusions that drove him into the arms of the law, demonstrates how imprisonment can begin far before sentencing.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 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, 7 Sep. 2025
Often, mental health experts see a change in delusions when new technologies are developed.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 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
Sometimes dysfunction in the brain can lead to mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, which is characterized by delusions and disordered thinking, among other symptoms, that can be debilitating.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Hernandez, chronicling the delusions that drove him into the arms of the law, demonstrates how imprisonment can begin far before sentencing.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 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, 7 Sep. 2025
Often, mental health experts see a change in delusions when new technologies are developed.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 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
Sometimes dysfunction in the brain can lead to mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, which is characterized by delusions and disordered thinking, among other symptoms, that can be debilitating.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delusions
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Any lingering illusions of a comeback ended five minutes later when Zaha cleverly drew a foul from the lunging Sergio Busquets, and the former Crystal Palace winger, the team’s regular penalty taker, generously handed Toklomati the chance for his hat trick.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Shatter your illusions of love?—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships like this help to dispel myths and skepticism surrounding LiDAR’s versatility.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Forget the old myths about dressing up or sweet-talking your way to the front.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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These are not fantasies drummed up by the Left despite claims from Paxton and his most ardent supporters.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The answer isn’t to toggle back and forth between going all out and retreating into pastoral fantasies, but to recognize that for everything, there is a season.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement While Gaal steels herself, the force that’s stalked her visions finally arrives, stepping into view with the certainty of someone who’s already seen the ending.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Bezos have different ideas of what humans’ future in space should look like, and their visions are not mutually exclusive.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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These aren’t just pilots—they’re young men and women balancing ambition with sacrifice, chasing dreams while missing time with family and friends.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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West Elm’s Open Box Outlet Deals include a variety of stylish furniture and decor to make your backyard the space of your dreams.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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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 17 Sep. 2025.
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