illusion
noun
something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
illusions
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pluralof illusion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As critical as he is of his own government, he has few illusions about the West.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Still, Raines, 79, has no illusions about the challenges the city faces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
"He would never do that, let's not have any illusions," said Tikhanovskaya, who recently returned from a trip to Kyiv.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
That’s an excellent summary to burst French illusions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
She had climbed to the summit of Everest with Hall in 1993, and she entertained no illusions about the gravity of her husband’s predicament.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
