make believe

Example Sentences

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As long as Hegseth keeps his chest-thumping and pull-up contests in the land of make-believe, these men are happy.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Even younger infants show early signs of understanding make-believe.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Rousseau’s make-believe world, beautifully abundant, unfolds like a series of enchanting though dramatic dioramas in the last gallery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

I’m not brave enough to say it to his face, so I’ll say it in a make-believe breakup scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

When he accelerated an alpha particle through the chamber to seed his make-believe clouds, it left a visible trail–like the contrails of a passing airliner.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson