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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Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, made a career out of building illusions she delighted in dismantling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
Neither niece nor baby grandaunt labored under any illusions on that account.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
