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as in visions
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 delusions
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 hallucinations
People with the disorder usually experience a combination of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorderly behavior.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
There are also some glitches and hallucinations, and the need for some human oversight remains.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
That young and vulnerable Emma, played by a compelling Jordyn Curet, haunts the film in flashbacks and hallucinations.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The errant or confabulated information that AI tools can generate is often referred to as hallucinations.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Serious concerns about reliability, sycophancy, and hallucinations remain.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Several reports find psychosis among those who are addicted and could result in hallucinations, delusions and confusion.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Less dangerous but more common are fantasies and hallucinations, which Laye believes result from general fatigue.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Winnie Cheung, United States, 2025 A motorcycle rebel spirals deeper into her erotic hallucinations in order to escape the grip of a sultry serpent woman.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
There are also some glitches and hallucinations, and the need for some human oversight remains.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
That young and vulnerable Emma, played by a compelling Jordyn Curet, haunts the film in flashbacks and hallucinations.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The errant or confabulated information that AI tools can generate is often referred to as hallucinations.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Serious concerns about reliability, sycophancy, and hallucinations remain.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Several reports find psychosis among those who are addicted and could result in hallucinations, delusions and confusion.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Less dangerous but more common are fantasies and hallucinations, which Laye believes result from general fatigue.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Winnie Cheung, United States, 2025 A motorcycle rebel spirals deeper into her erotic hallucinations in order to escape the grip of a sultry serpent woman.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallucinations
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Such is the difference between playoff team with championship visions and play-in team with a potential off-ramp into the draft lottery.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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People with the disorder usually experience a combination of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorderly behavior.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Still, India is pushing its aviation dreams, with Modi leading the charge.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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And many of these companies’ AI dreams are tied up in OpenAI, which just exited a massive deal with Disney to try to secure its place in Hollywood.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their romance emerges alongside the dreamlike atmosphere of the mysterious circus, their illusions becoming a way to communicate with each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Attempts to resolve ecological responsibility through strict localism often risk sliding into cultural provincialism or nationalist enclosure—fantasies of purity that ignore how deeply entangled our lives already are.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Somehow, reality was even better than our fantasies.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Still, myths and misconceptions are persistent.—
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ashland represents the culmination of a long journey exploring the magic of the American West and the myths that reside therein.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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More than masturbatory daydreams, Vladimir inspires our heroine to write with abandon, ignoring professional and personal obligations in service to her muse.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Below, some of the finest, high-quality ruffled bedding around the web for creating the frothy bedscape of your daydreams.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Giants totaled three hits and as many errors.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fullerton took advantage of three errors to score four runs in the third inning on the way to a 5-2 win over Laguna Hills in an Empire League game Friday at Laguna Hills High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hallucinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallucinations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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