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as in dreams
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
the magician specializes in creating illusions, so that people believe they have seen something when they really haven't
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as in delusions
a false idea or belief
he had no illusions about how much effort and money the renovation project would require
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Recent Examples of illusions
Rustin and Epstein—who recently opened an intimate second space in London for Edel Assanti—were under no illusions.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church.
—Laura Washington, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The detective has no illusions about the rot, misogyny and rancid behavior simmering within the police force.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026
These qualities may work well in meme-making or cosplay, but illusions of strength are not useful in mixed martial arts.
—Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
But our conversation ended up being so much about women and mothers generally, and how people in their lives create these illusions of normalcy and these illusions of perfection based on superficial stuff.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Neptune, on the other hand, is the planet of dreams, illusions, spirituality, idealization, confusion and surrender.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
There is that moment where the illusions crumble, where the masks fall away and what follows is disappointment.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
And while an optimistic sort, El Tipo Este harbors few illusions.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church.
—Laura Washington, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The detective has no illusions about the rot, misogyny and rancid behavior simmering within the police force.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026
These qualities may work well in meme-making or cosplay, but illusions of strength are not useful in mixed martial arts.
—Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
But our conversation ended up being so much about women and mothers generally, and how people in their lives create these illusions of normalcy and these illusions of perfection based on superficial stuff.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Neptune, on the other hand, is the planet of dreams, illusions, spirituality, idealization, confusion and surrender.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
There is that moment where the illusions crumble, where the masks fall away and what follows is disappointment.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
And while an optimistic sort, El Tipo Este harbors few illusions.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illusions
Noun
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For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Symptoms of khat toxicity include delusions, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, and increased blood pressure and heart rate.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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While established luxury houses still dominate overall sales, Printemps sees growing consumer interest in designers with distinctive creative visions and strong narratives around craftsmanship and production.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Share wide visions through clear, down-to-earth steps that stick today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Valuations are myths more than science anyway.—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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These myths arise for a purpose, for a need that already exists.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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But, from the moment that he was sworn in, his fantasies and provocations became American foreign policy.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Chronic depression escalated into near-constant fantasies of suicide.—
Brad Ryan,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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There were four takes of the first song, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, with two being aborted because of technical errors.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Such a system could dramatically improve legal research and reduce errors.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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The heady scent—a mix of white florals, amber, and sandalwood—induces daydreams of tanning on a white-sand beach.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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“Illusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illusions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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