confusingly
Americanadverb
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What about both movies called “The Illusionist” — the bittersweet French animated one about an aging magician and the Edward Norton one in which he is also, confusingly, a magician?
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Applicant’s mark, B9, is confusingly similar to the registered mark, B9,” the refusal letter states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Somewhat confusingly Berkshire didn’t call out the $1.6 billion goodwill write-down related to certain units in its earnings release Saturday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
When she did, she announced - confusingly - that Luther Vandross had won, seemingly from beyond the grave.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Sky Harbor International Airport: crowded, confusingly laid out .
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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