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as in delusions
a false idea or belief
a papal letter condemning secularism and other movements that the church considered to be falsities of the modern age
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as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
when questioned by his parents about his drug use, the teenager told one blatant falsity after another
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as in betrayals
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
despite being offered a fortune to spill the president's secrets, the trusted aide declared that he'd sooner die than be guilty of such falsity
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsities
Noun
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While research on the phenomenon is minimal to date, people with existing mental health issues seem especially vulnerable to these delusions.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025 -
No more division, distraction, or gender delusions.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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But when a tragedy befalls the hotel, Nina is propelled in a relentless spiral of lies and manipulations.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Schiff has been repeatedly criticized by the President, who claimed that the Senator had made up lies about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And yet according to a Talker Research survey, many people still believe totally unscientific myths about pregnancy that have no basis in reality.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Curated by Key Jo Lee, Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs, the exhibition brings together international artists exploring Blackness through creation myths, astrophysics, spirituality, and futuristic speculation.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ever since American Horror Story debuted on FX in 2011, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s anthology series has captivated audiences with its chilling tales, twisted characters, and unique format.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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What is perhaps surprising is that some parents and soon-to-be parents cling so tightly to old wives tales in the face of so much technological advancement.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Audience online have embraced the musical's campy humor, jaw-dropping stage illusions and sing-along score, with bootleg of the production going viral on TikTok and YouTube.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is a month that asks you to cut through illusions and create a sense of structure where chaos has otherwise ruled the roost.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC's Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even the slightest variation can cause errors in quantum computers, sensors, or communications systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Falsities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsities. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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