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delirium

[dih-leer-ee-uhm] / dɪˈlɪər i əm /


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Those who’ve managed to come out of this new kind of tech-enabled delirium have learned how vital it is to stay in touch with the natural world and their natural instincts.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

But even in the delirium of meme-stock trading, Regencell is an outlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Watching the video, I found myself enchanted, identifying with its sense of delirium and fun, which reminded me of the best parts of being young.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

As she crawls, screams, scratches and sneers, Lawrence maintains a soulful balance between Grace’s creeping delirium and her ceaseless dedication to her newborn son.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

Or the year she stayed awake thirty-two hours straight when fever from the chicken pox had me full of delirium, so sick I wanted to die.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant




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