Synonyms for
Illusion
Definition
Illusion means something that appears real but is not actually there, or a false idea or belief.
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Common collocations
- optical illusion
- sense of illusion
- shatter the illusion
- under the illusion
- illusion of control
- delusion of grandeur
- illusion of choice
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Usage note
While 'illusion' and 'delusion' are sometimes used interchangeably, 'illusion' often refers to a false perception or belief that can be corrected by reality, whereas 'delusion' is a more firmly held, often irrational, false belief.
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Example sentences
- The mirage in the desert was just an illusion.
- The magic show was full of illusions and tricks.
- She had the illusion that she was being followed.
- The politician created an illusion of prosperity that wasn't real.
- The painting created the illusion of depth and space.
Quotes
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.” - The Usual Suspects
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” - Albert Einstein
“The world is full of illusions, and the biggest one is that happiness comes from things outside ourselves.” - Peter Diamandis