disillusioning

present participle of disillusion

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disillusioning
Verb
  • Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And in this fragile economy—rife with tariffs, skyrocketing living costs, and a looming recession—there’s no telling how one’s financial situation can change on a dime.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since leaving the Senate in 2021, Gardner has remained active in public policy and industry advocacy, advising organizations across sectors including clean energy, healthcare and aerospace.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
  • What to Know On Tuesday afternoon, the NWS office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued a beach hazards statement for more than 100 miles of lakeshore along Michigan's western coast, advising people to stay out of the water and off of piers.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Disillusioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusioning. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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