as in disabuses
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
we were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life
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advises
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While closing bedroom doors before sleeping should be part of your nightly routine, Williams advises to take it a step further and close all the doors in the house.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Rather than focusing solely on finishes, Rodgers advises paying closer attention to consistency and condition.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Disillusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusions. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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