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Recent Examples of elusion We’re left to draw our own conclusions about that period, especially as the present-day Andrésen looks back on it here with more innuendo and elusion than frank remembrance. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2021 Emphasizing defense, his boxing instructor prods him to master the art of elusion, of hitting without being hit. Gordon Marino, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elusion
Noun
  • These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to the Global Tax Evasion Report 2024, tax evasion by wealthy individuals has declined by a factor of three over the last ten years.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • In the meantime, many of the wealthiest Americans have embraced tax evasion.
    Made by History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His avoidance of assassination by quick reflexes to dodge a bullet's direct hit, and then rising up to display his resilience, provided a perfect tableau to emphasize his survival skills.
    Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, allergists recommend avoidance, exercise, or relying on over-the-counter medications to fight sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
    Sarah Cottone, Health, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Elusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elusion. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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