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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Still, Raines, 79, has no illusions about the challenges the city faces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Brown, a veteran quantitative trader, covers a huge range of statistical illusions, delusions, distortions, and disinformation—in fields ranging from public health to foreign policy, from portfolio management to crime novels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
"I'm under no illusions that Flora will present a very tough challenge, she's undefeated as a professional and has a good amateur pedigree so I have the utmost respect for her," added Taylor.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
After that long night in the rain, I’d seemed to grow cold inside, all the illusions gone, all the old ambitions and hopes for myself sucked away into the mud.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
