as in misleading
tending or having power to deceive
the delusory notion that wealth invariably brings happiness
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Recent Examples of delusory
That is delusory of course, but it can be fashioned into a victory claim that might well be readily embraced by war-weary and war-wary Russians in the public and among the elite.
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John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2022
John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delusory
Adjective
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But even if the court finds the ballot summary is misleading, that wouldn't erase the measure from the ballot.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Simply put, comparing NBA playoff ratings in 2026 to previous seasons without acknowledging those changes is misleading.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The deceptive piece is the marketing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Legal and privacy concerns The lawsuit accuses Amazon of violating the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits deceptive and unfair business practices.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The audit seeks to identify false information intentionally submitted in fraudulent medical applications or certifications.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Trump undermined the argument of his prepared remarks by riffing on the economy with a series of unconvincing, hyperbolic assertions and false statements.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Delusory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delusory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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