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as in illusion
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
were the voices real, or merely a hallucination?
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as in delusion
a false idea or belief
the common hallucination that gluttony during the holiday season doesn't have consequences
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Recent Examples of hallucination
As the use of AI in law continues to grow, so do concerns over instances of AI hallucinations and citations of cases that never existed popping up in legal filings.
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Kevin Nious, NBC news, 29 May 2025
In one of the film's most memorable scenes, Craig has a wholly unremarkable hallucination set inside a Subway store.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Soon, a malevolent fetch -- his ghostly double -- emerges, taunting him with hallucinations of his dead son and dragging him toward the brink of madness.
—Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Admittedly, Slaton thought the cabin was a hallucination.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Kevin Nious, NBC news, 29 May 2025
In one of the film's most memorable scenes, Craig has a wholly unremarkable hallucination set inside a Subway store.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Soon, a malevolent fetch -- his ghostly double -- emerges, taunting him with hallucinations of his dead son and dragging him toward the brink of madness.
—Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Admittedly, Slaton thought the cabin was a hallucination.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallucination
Noun
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High ceilings, tall doors, oversized windows, and a herringbone parquet floor with oversized proportions were also key to creating the illusion of extra space.—
Mailin Sophie Zieser,
Architectural Digest,
7 June 2025
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While there is a warming and cooling sensation associated with these products, the ingredients act on nerve endings to create an illusion of hot and cold.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Valerie often allowed her vanity and delusion to stand in her way, but also has a certain purity in her desire for mainstream success; viewers on the show’s wavelength might alternately cringe, laugh and feel deeply for her over the course of just a few minutes.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Although she was never formally diagnosed, E.A. believes Lewes may have experienced bipolar disorder, marked by episodes of extreme paranoia and delusions, which became more frequent as time went on.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Honestly, this mattress is a dream, with the price point being under $2,000 for a California King.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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The chefs also had access to extraordinary local ingredients from Milan’s market, a dream for any cook.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The myth had inspired many works by Old Masters, including several paintings by Titian.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The line between the reality and the myth becomes blurred, and this confusion continues to harm women, especially those who are isolated and silenced.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Each room was designed to feel like a small private home, complete with its own terrace, living, and dining spaces—and indeed my suite, retro yet refined, felt straight out of Don Draper’s West Coast daydream.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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After a few episodes, Tim stopped checking in with his lawyer and his employees and started escaping into whiskey, pills and suicidal daydreams.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The government has admitted in court that his deportation was an administrative error.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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In 2018, a study by MIT Media Lab revealed that commercial AI systems had error rates of up to 34% for darker-skinned women, compared to just 1% for lighter-skinned men.—
Jessica Smith,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's award-winning score, the trailer offers a glimpse at the film’s blend of gritty realism and old-Hollywood fantasy.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Her big-screen debut came in 1985 in Ridley Scott's Legend, a fantasy film that also starred Tom Cruise and Tim Curry.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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Ultimately, much may depend on their vision for Nwaneri’s and Dowman’s ultimate positions — and the outcome of he former’s contract negotiations.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The expansion all ladders up to Leahy’s vision for the brand.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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“Hallucination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallucination. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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