illusion
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Flash forward to the present, and we have a remarkable parallel: A.I. chatbots provide a convincing illusion of consciousness, but we know they are just a sequence of lifeless math calculations.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
It is actually something of an optical illusion — for the options are not getting more expensive in terms of price as the earnings date approaches, but are remaining the same.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
By presenting Satan's fall as a violent physical event instead of a purely spiritual allegory or optical illusion, Dante may have helped move Western thought toward the idea that celestial objects can directly reshape Earth.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
The Vulins said the incident has shattered their illusion of safety in West Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The shadowy illusion around us blinks from darkness to light and back, like someone is flipping a switch.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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English Words Derived from French, List 1
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