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illusion

[ih-loo-zhuhn] / ɪˈlu ʒən /


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But that illusion is impossible if all of space-time occurs in a flash.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"His followers are not seeing actual truth, but a version of reality that they want to believe is true. The illusion is powerful."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Sooner or later, these worlds of illusion and reality must clash. And now it is happening in the most painful form.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"The only thing we can hope for is the excitement, illusion and expectation which the Mexican people have shown in the past, particularly around the participation of the national team."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The only interruptions in the walls were a bright fireplace glowing on one end and a long bookcase filled with identical leather-bound volumes, which she suspected were an illusion, too.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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